Our Mission
Cornice Direct is an independent, reader-supported guide to non-Gamstop gambling sites for UK players — casinos, bookmakers, slot sites and crypto casinos licensed offshore and not registered with GamStop.
The non-Gamstop niche is full of thrown-together pages, some of which list UK-licensed brands as "non-Gamstop", which is simply wrong. Our aim is to be the honest alternative: accurate about which sites are genuinely offshore, transparent about the trade-offs, and unflinching about the risks. We would rather lose a click than mislead a reader.
What We Do
- Test non-Gamstop casinos, bookmakers and crypto sites with real money.
- Translate bonus terms into plain sterling so you know the true cost of wagering.
- Compare payout speeds, payment methods and offshore licensing side by side.
- Put responsible gambling front and centre on every page.
Who This Site Is For
Adults (18+) in the UK who have chosen to play at offshore sites and want accurate information to do so more safely. If you have self-excluded through GamStop because gambling was causing you harm, this site is not for you — please contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133.
How We're Funded
We earn affiliate commissions when readers sign up through our links, at no extra cost to you. This funds our testing and never influences our ratings. See how we rate for how reviews stay independent.
James Halloran
Senior iGaming Analyst · fact-checked by Charlotte Hughes
James has spent over a decade reviewing online casinos and bookmakers across both the UK-licensed and offshore markets. He reads the wagering terms before the headline, tests every recommended site with a real deposit and withdrawal, and would rather flag a slow payout than bury it. More about the team and how we rate.