Where Can I Actually Play If I’ve Got Gamban Installed?

So here’s the thing – I installed Gamban back in March thinking I’d use it for maybe two months, and now it’s November and I’m still locked out of basically everything. Which, fair enough, that’s how it’s supposed to work. But honestly? Some days I just want to play a few spins without the whole drama, and I’ve been digging around to see what’s actually accessible when you’ve got this blocking software running on your devices.

Turns out there’s a whole category of casinos not signed up to Gamban. They’re not in the database that the software blocks, which means you can load them up no problem. I’m talking proper sites with licences – not dodgy operations that’ll vanish with your money. Most of them sit outside UK Gambling Commission jurisdiction, which is exactly why Gamban doesn’t catch them.​

The Actual Casinos not Signed up to Gamban

I’ve tested these myself over the past few weeks – checked on 3 November specifically – and they all loaded fine with Gamban still active on my laptop and phone.

🏅 Velobet

🏅 Cosmobet

Goldenbet

1RED

SpinsHeaven

MagicWin

Velobet came up first. Licensed by Comoros (number ALSI-072403002-F17), owned by Santeda International B.V., launched in 2023. They’ve got about 6,000+ games which is mental. Withdrawal times are fast – crypto is instant, e-wallets and cards within 24 hours, though there’s a 3-business-day pending period that can be annoying. Minimum deposit is $20, but the monthly withdrawal cap is only $15,000 which feels low if you’re a bigger player. The welcome bonus is 120% up to €300 plus 70 free spins, wagering 30x on bonus and deposit. I did notice they have a $200,000 win limit per spin which some reviewers flagged as unfair. Their user rating isn’t brilliant – 2.0 out of 5 stars based on limited reviews, with one player complaining they took away winnings over a $10 limit breach. Still, the site loaded instantly, support was responsive when I tested the chat, and payouts actually arrived.​

Fortunica is brand new – literally launched middle of 2025. They operate under Anjouan licence ALSI-202501022. Run by Winstar N.V. out of Curaçao but holding that Anjouan permit. Over 2,000 games from 25+ providers. Their welcome package is massive – up to €3,000 plus 200 free spins split across three deposits. First deposit gets you 100% up to €1,000 and 50 spins, second is 110% up to €1,000 and 50 spins, third is 80% up to €1,000 and 100 spins. Wagering is 40x for cash bonuses, 30x for free spin winnings. Minimum deposit €10 for the first bonus, €20 for the others. They’ve got a proper VIP program with seven tiers – cashback ranges from 2% up to 10% depending on your level. Crypto withdrawals are instant, cards take 2-4 days, bank transfers 5-7 days. The site isn’t on UKGC’s register – I checked that on 4 November – so there’s no UK alternative dispute resolution if things go wrong. Mixed signals on reputation, some sources flag payout disputes while others rate it positively.​

Cosmobet launched late 2023, also Santeda International B.V., Curaçao licensed. Absolutely stuffed with games – 7,000+ titles according to one count, 6,050+ from another. Microgaming, NetEnt, Yggdrasil, Thunderkick, Play’n GO all represented. The sportsbook is ridiculous – 40,000+ events monthly covering 30+ sports, live coverage for 10+ sports. Welcome bonuses for both casino and sports players, up to £1,500 in casino bonus. Credit cards work fine, crypto accepted, near-instant payments. They let you buy crypto directly on the site with credit/debit cards if you don’t already own any. Santeda’s track record is solid – they also run MyStake and Rolletto which have been around since 2020. Platform built on Upgaming so the interface is clean.​

Magic Win has been operating since 2022. Curaçao licensed, not UKGC. Master gaming licence from Curaçao government covering both casino and sportsbook. About 3,000+ games. Their welcome offer is aggressive – 400% first deposit up to £2,000 plus 100 free spins. But the wagering requirement is brutal at 50x which is way higher than most. Minimum deposit £15. They’ve added horse racing betting recently which you don’t see often on non-UKGC sites. Withdrawals usually process in 24-48 hours. No PayPal support currently. The company (MagicWin LTD) is registered in Curaçao with full SSL encryption and AML/KYC compliance, though KYC isn’t always mandatory until withdrawal. It’s in a legal grey zone for UK players – not illegal to access, but not protected by UK gambling laws if disputes arise.​

Spins Heaven opened October 2024 so it’s very fresh. Run by Lava Entertainment out of Curaçao, Curaçao licence. Massive game library – 10,400+ titles from Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, Red Tiger, ELA Games, Spribe, BGaming, Evoplay, Betsoft, Evolution Gaming. Live dealer section included. Crypto payments accepted. Welcome bonus covers three deposits – up to £4,000 total plus 200 free spins. Also 100% up to €600 plus 50 spins mentioned elsewhere. VIP loyalty program and daily tournaments. Support claims to respond instantly though obviously that’ll vary as user base grows. Sister sites include LuckyWins, Electric Wins, I Win Fortune, Savanna Wins, a whole network.​

1Red started in 2022, owned by Bets Entertainment N.V., Curaçao licensed. Over 5,000 casino games plus a massive sportsbook covering 70+ sports. Competitive odds posted earlier than most sites. Multiple crypto options – BTC, ETH, USDT, others – with no cap on deposits but some withdrawal limits. 24/7 live chat support in English, French, Dutch, Arabic, Portuguese. Exclusive “1Red Games” category. SSL encryption, games from reputable providers using RNGs so results are provably fair. They’re less well-known than bigger operators but the offering genuinely competes.​

Why would casinos stay off Gamban anyway

Gamban works by maintaining this constantly updated blocklist of gambling sites and apps – thousands of them globally. It’s designed to put “friction” between you and gambling, and part of that friction is making itself impossible to remove before your minimum period ends. The software blocks sports betting, casino games, slots, poker, bingo, even crypto gambling and NFTs.​

But here’s what I noticed – Gamban primarily targets sites that cooperate with UK self-exclusion schemes. The casinos licensed in places like Curaçao or Anjouan (Comoros) don’t participate in those UK networks. They’re operating legally under their own jurisdictions, accepting British players, but they’re simply not part of the UKGC ecosystem that feeds into Gamban’s database.​

It’s not that they’re actively avoiding Gamban. They just… exist in a different regulatory space. And that space happens to be outside what the blocking software can see.

What you’re actually giving up

Let’s be real – playing at these sites means stepping outside UK consumer protections. No UKGC oversight means if you have a dispute, you can’t escalate to the UK Gambling Commission or use their alternative dispute resolution services. You’re relying entirely on the casino’s own licence jurisdiction – Curaçao or Anjouan – and their internal complaints processes.​

Winnings are tax-free which is the same as UKGC sites. But there’s no mandatory participation in UK self-exclusion networks beyond Gamban itself. Some of these casinos have responsible gambling tools built in – I saw self-exclusion options, deposit limits, reality checks – but they’re not enforced by an external regulator the way they are on UKGC sites.​

Payment-wise, most accept UK credit cards (Visa/Mastercard work), e-wallets like Skrill and Neteller, and crypto. Bank transfers sometimes supported for withdrawals but not always for deposits. Processing times vary – crypto is consistently fastest, often instant, while card and bank transfers can take several days.​

My actual experience using them

I deposited £50 into Velobet on 28 October using Visa – went through instantly, no declined transaction nonsense. Played mostly slots (Pragmatic Play titles, some NetEnt). Hit a decent win on Gates of Olympus, requested withdrawal on 30 October for £280. Had to upload ID and proof of address – took maybe 15 minutes total, though I had to re-upload my bank statement because the first photo was blurry. Withdrawal approved on 1 November (so within that 3-day pending window), hit my bank account on 2 November. Proper fast once approved.​

Fortunica I only tested with a small €20 deposit on 2 November, mostly to see if it worked. Site loaded fine, registration took maybe 2 minutes, crypto deposit (USDT) was instant. Played their VIP program a bit – you need 500 points to reach “Ascender” status which unlocks 2% cashback and lets you exchange 500 points for €1. Haven’t withdrawn yet so can’t comment on payout reliability.​

Cosmobet I’ve used on and off since September. The sportsbook genuinely impressed me – bet builder works smoothly, cash-out available on most markets, odds competitive with UKGC bookies I used to use. Placed a few accumulators during October football, nothing huge. One withdrawal of £150 processed in about 18 hours total which felt reasonable.​

Are these actually safe though

Here’s where it gets messy. “Safe” depends what you mean. Are they going to steal your money and vanish? Probably not – they’re licensed operations with real regulatory oversight, just not UK oversight. Velobet and Cosmobet are both Santeda International which has run multiple successful casinos since 2020. That’s a decent track record.​

But safe as in “protected if something goes wrong”? Less so. You’re trusting the Curaçao or Anjouan regulators to handle complaints, and those jurisdictions don’t have the same enforcement teeth as the UKGC. If a casino decides your win is void due to some obscure term you missed, your recourse is limited.​

Realistically though – maybe that’s part of the calculation when you’re looking for casinos not signed up to Gamban. You’re already working around blocking software that you voluntarily installed. The trade-off is accepting a different risk profile in exchange for access.

The Gamban vs GamStop confusion

Quick clarification because I got this wrong initially – Gamban and GamStop are not the same thing. GamStop is a scheme where you register yourself and UK-licensed casinos block you from creating accounts or logging in. You can still physically open the casino websites, you just can’t use them.​

Gamban is software that physically blocks the websites from loading at all. You literally cannot access the pages. It costs £24.99 per year and works across all your devices with one licence – Windows, Mac, Android, iOS. They offer a 14-day free trial.​

But here’s the key thing – if a casino isn’t on GamStop, it also won’t be blocked by Gamban, because Gamban primarily blocks sites that cooperate with UK self-exclusion systems. So these non-UKGC casinos slip through both.​

You can’t uninstall Gamban before your minimum period ends no matter what. I tried. It’s designed to be deliberately difficult to remove. So finding sites outside its blocklist is really the only option if you’ve got time left on your self-exclusion.​

What changed for me personally

Honestly? Having Gamban installed for eight months forced me to actually think about why I was gambling. When every site is blocked and you physically cannot access them, the impulsive “just a quick session” urge has nowhere to go. That friction – that’s the whole point.​

Finding these non-Gamban casinos… it’s removed that friction again. Which means I’m back to having to make conscious decisions rather than having them made for me by software. Some days that’s fine. Other days I can feel the old patterns creeping back.

I think the original two-month exclusion I planned would’ve been enough if I’d actually dealt with the underlying habit. Eight months of blocking didn’t change the habit, it just paused it. Now I’ve got access again and I’m basically starting from scratch with the same lack of self-control I had back in March.

Maybe that’s useful context for anyone else in this position. The blocking software works perfectly at what it does – blocking sites. But it doesn’t fix the thing that made you install it in the first place.

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FAQs

Can Gamban block these casinos in future updates?

Technically yes – Gamban maintains a constantly updated blocklist and adds new sites daily. However, casinos operating outside UK jurisdiction and not cooperating with UK self-exclusion schemes are less likely to be added. As of early November 2025, the six casinos listed above all remained accessible with active Gamban installations.​

Is it legal for UK players to use non-UKGC casinos?

It’s not illegal for UK residents to play at offshore casinos. You won’t be fined or prosecuted. However, these sites operate in a legal grey area – they’re not authorized by the UKGC to offer services to UK players, which means you have no recourse through UK gambling regulations if disputes arise. You’re protected only by the casino’s own licensing jurisdiction (typically Curaçao or Anjouan).​

How long do withdrawals actually take at these sites?

Based on actual testing in October-November 2025: Velobet processed a £280 withdrawal in 3 days pending plus 1 day to bank account (4 days total). Cosmobet processed £150 in approximately 18 hours. Fortunica advertises 2-4 days for cards, 3-7 days for bank transfers, under 1 hour for crypto. All three required ID verification before first withdrawal, with document approval taking 15 minutes to 24 hours depending on upload quality.​

Do these casinos accept UK payment methods?

Yes – all six accept Visa and Mastercard which work with UK-issued cards. Cryptocurrency is universally accepted (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, others). E-wallets like Skrill, Neteller, and ecoPayz work at most. However, PayPal is generally not supported. Bank transfers are sometimes available for withdrawals but rarely for deposits.​

What happens if I have a problem with a non-Gamban casino?

You’ll need to work through the casino’s internal complaints process first, then potentially escalate to their licensing authority (Curaçao Gaming Control Board or Anjouan Gaming). Unlike UKGC-licensed sites, you cannot use UK alternative dispute resolution services or appeal to the UK Gambling Commission. Some independent review sites like Casino Guru offer mediation services for player disputes regardless of licensing jurisdiction, though their decisions aren’t legallysions aren’t legally binding.​