Mike Ashley

Hi, I'm Mike Ashley, an avid follower of the UK gambling scene and an online gaming expert with over 15 years of experience. Welcome and thanks for visiting my website which focuses on helping players who are unclear as to where they can gamble due to Gamstop bans. We provide useful guides and an array of options that have been tested and reviewed for all gamblers alike.

I started this website with the single purpose of helping players and bettors, who may have been left behind, better understand the nature of GamStop – what it is, why it exists, what benefits there are as a result, and naturally - what downsides.

Today, gambling in the United Kingdom is facing serious regulatory pressure and while many will argue that this is for the better, it's forcing the industry to size-back on its offer to meet with stretched safety norms. GamStop is definitely a force for good in the gambling climate of our country, but it has also forced bookies and casinos to turn down players who have excluded themselves on one occasion or another.

While this is not the norm, I have felt the urgency to create a website that helps you play not only at those GamStop websites, but also explore some of the viable alternatives that may yet bring some excellent value to your next gaming session.

Put another way, GamStop has been around for only a few years now while respected and well-established brands now have a decade of experience and more. With this said, I am keen on exploring what alternatives to these types of bookies and casino sites there may be.

In fact, my experience of over 20 years as a gambler has taught me that there are many viable alternatives. Yet, I won't side with gaming sites where no moderation exists. I believe self-exclusion is a force for good, but it must be enforced in an intelligent way that strikes a balance.

Another thing I want to clarify right now is that I am not going to help you to "get around GamStop," as many people have been asking me via email. I will instead explain the upsides and downsides of picking one casino over another and why GamStop shouldn't be taken at face value despite its immense value.

Over-regulating gaming can have its downsides that need to be avoided at all costs and I am here to promote this mindset and stress that personal choice should be valued and everyone should be given an opportunity to play with the frequency and intensity they desire, so long as they do so within their means and without experiencing life-altering consequences.

You will read detailed guides on how to pick the best gaming portals that offer the best variety of a given game as well as learn about how to self-exclude on non GamStop websites in order to preserve your physical and mental well-being.

I want to use this website as a platform to communicate with like-minded players and share my experience with you so we can all find the gaming options that make us happy and bring us a quality gaming experience.

While on it, I will focus on covering both casinos and bookmakers as well as answering popular questions, such as what the best of each type are and where to find them. I will provide you with a detailed look into the nature of each casino and bookie and help you decide if a specific brand is something you like or need at the time.

I am Mike Ashley and I am happy to bring you the latest and most accurate information from the world of non GamStop casinos and non gamstop bookies today.

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UK’s Gambling Harm Campaign Paying Off as Helpline Reports Record Year

UK’s Gambling Harm Campaign Paying Off as Helpline Reports Record Year
Summary: Gambling helpline saw a total of 52,370 calls and chats in 2023, a new record for the service The increase is an encouraging development in the UK’s gambling harm prevention campaign The helpline plays a vital role in helping individuals struggling with gambling issues The UK’s National Gambling Helpline reached a new milestone in...

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UK Researchers Explore Effect of Psychedelic Therapy on Gambling Addiction

UK Researchers Explore Effect of Psychedelic Therapy on Gambling Addiction
Summary: Researchers want to know if psychedelic therapies can treat gambling addiction The study uses brain imaging technology in mapping responses to gambling stimuli Gamblers may require just one therapy session to eliminate addiction With gambling addiction increasingly becoming a global public health concern, a group of researchers in the UK are currently looking into...

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1.6m UK Adults May Require Specialist Treatment for Harmful Gambling

1.6m UK Adults May Require Specialist Treatment for Harmful Gambling
Summary: The OHID study found that 1.6M people need specialist gambling treatment and support An estimated 40,000 adults might require the most intensive type of treatment The research identified six types of treatment for harmful gambling Nearly 1.6 million adults in England could be in need of specialist treatment or support for harmful gambling. This...

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UKGC Head Says Regulator Will Focus Heavily On Data And Stats In 2024

UKGC Head Says Regulator Will Focus Heavily On Data And Stats In 2024
Summary: UKGC head Andrew Rhodes spoke at the recent GambleAware Conference Rhodes said he was happy with the progress of the UKGC in enforcing compliance Gambling Survey for Great Britain continues to provide key data for UKGC UKGC head Andrew Rhodes who took up the role in June 2021 recently spoke at the GambleAware Conference...

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UKGC Launches “Tell Us” Service To Report Gambling-Related Crime

UKGC Launches “Tell Us” Service To Report Gambling-Related Crime
Summary: The “Tell us” service allows users to anonymously report gambling-related crimes online The new service can be used to upload supporting information, including documents and photos The UKGC launched the new service as it continues its White Paper consultations UK gamblers may now anonymously report suspicious activities related to gambling via an online service...

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PayPlan Announces Support for UK Campaign to Reduce Gambling Harms Stigma

PayPlan Announces Support for UK Campaign to Reduce Gambling Harms Stigma
Summary: PayPlan is supporting GambleAware’s gambling harms stigma reduction campaign It marks the latest partnership it has entered into with problem gambling treatment organizations The campaign was launched after a new study found stigma is still a major barrier to seeking help A new UK campaign led by GambleAware aimed at reducing gambling harms stigma...

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UK Safer Gambling Week Unlocks New Milestone with Record Numbers in 2023

UK Safer Gambling Week Unlocks New Milestone with Record Numbers in 2023
Summary: Safer Gambling Week in the UK took place from November 13-19 The initiative received record social media interactions and website visits this year The BGC says the industry’s commitment to safer gambling will continue every week of the year The 2023 Safer Gambling Week has been a huge success, with the campaign receiving record...

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Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme Reaches 100k Young Brits

Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme Reaches 100k Young Brits
Summary: GamCare says 100,000 young Brits have participated in its gambling harm prevention workshops The workshops aim to raise awareness of the negative impact gambling can have on young people GamCare continues to work with its partner organizations to keep young people safe from gambling harm GamCare continues to be successful in its mission of...

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UKGC Gets 7 New Commissioners As iGaming GGY Remains Stable

UKGC Gets 7 New Commissioners As iGaming GGY Remains Stable
Summary: The UK Gaming Regulator will see the addition of 7 new Commissioners The iGaming market has recorded £1.18 billion in GGY for July-September 2023 The overall number of bets/spins and the number of active players for the reporting period also increased The UK’s Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has appointed seven new...

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BGC Will Support New RET Levy If It Protect Third Sector

BGC Will Support New RET Levy If It Protect Third Sector
Summary: DCMS launches an eight-week consultation on implementing a new RET levy. BGC will support the levy if it guarantees funds for the third sector. UK Gov expects levy contributions to raise problem gambling funds by £100M per year. Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) Chair Brigid Simmonds urged the UK government to guarantee funds for...

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