About Us

elephanttrees.co.uk was built for one specific reader: someone based in the UK who has self-excluded through GamStop but still wants clear, honest information about casinos operating outside that scheme. We don't pretend that reader doesn't exist, and we don't lecture them. Instead, we try to explain how this part of the market works, what to check before signing up anywhere, and which operators come up most often when people search for this kind of site.

What we actually do here

Our team researches casinos licensed outside the UK Gambling Commission's remit, most of them holding a Curaçao licence, and puts together comparisons based on publicly available information: bonus terms, game libraries, payment options, and how each site presents its rules. We are not affiliated with GamStop, the UK Gambling Commission, or any of the operators we cover. This is an independent comparison site, and it earns money in a standard way for the industry.

How we're funded, and why it doesn't decide the rankings

Some of the casinos listed on elephanttrees.co.uk pay us a commission if a reader signs up through our links. That's how most comparison sites in this space stay running. It does not buy a better position on our lists, a higher rating, or a more flattering write-up. A brand that pays us nothing and a brand that doesn't can sit next to each other in the same table, ranked purely on the criteria described below.

How we rate and rank the casinos we list

We look at the same handful of factors for every operator on this site, because these are the things that actually matter to someone choosing between casinos not on GamStop:

• Licensing and basic legitimacy — whether the operator holds a recognised offshore licence, typically from Curaçao, and publishes its terms clearly
• Bonus terms — not just the headline percentage, but wagering requirements, maximum cashout, and game restrictions
• Payment methods — what's available for UK players, typical processing times, and any fees or limits
• Game range — slots, table games, live dealer titles, and whether the software providers are ones we recognise
• Site usability — how easy it is to find terms, contact support, and understand what you're signing up for

Editorial ratings, like the ones shown next to Betmica, Kikibet, Betninja and the other operators on this site, are our own scores based on that research. They are not customer reviews, and we don't claim to have deposited or played at these sites ourselves. Where an offer includes a headline figure, such as Betmica's welcome offer of 570% up to £5,700 plus 270 free spins, or Rivo's 1000% up to €10,000 slots package with 25% cashback, we try to note the conditions attached rather than just repeating the number.

Why we cover casinos not on GamStop at all

GamStop is a self-exclusion scheme for operators licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. It does not, and cannot, cover casinos licensed elsewhere, including the Curaçao-licensed sites this site focuses on. That's simply how the regulatory boundary works in Britain. We don't argue for or against that setup — we report on it, because a large number of people search for information about it every day and deserve accurate, unbiased content rather than silence or scare tactics.

There are reasons people look at this part of the market beyond exclusion itself: broader game libraries, different bonus structures, or payment methods like cryptocurrency that some UK-licensed sites don't offer. We cover those angles honestly, alongside the practical realities of playing outside UKGC oversight, such as reduced access to UK-specific consumer protections.

What you'll find across the site

The main comparison page holds our current rankings and goes into more depth on bonuses, payment methods, and how these operators stack up against UK-licensed alternatives. If you're concerned about your own gambling, or want to understand self-exclusion tools that work across both licensed and offshore sites, our responsible gambling page covers that in plain terms. Our terms and conditions set out how this site itself operates, separate from the terms of any casino we list.

A note on accuracy and updates

Casino offers, terms and licensing details change often. We update our pages when we become aware of changes, but we'd always recommend checking an operator's own terms page before depositing, since those are the terms that legally apply to your account. If something on this site looks out of date or you've spotted an error, we want to know.

Getting in touch

If you have a question about how we rank casinos, feedback on a review, or a correction to flag, visit our contact page and send us a message. We read everything that comes in, even if we can't always reply immediately.