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I did find on another gambling recovery forum a post from someone saying that due to "technical difficulties" the deadline for completing Gamstop registration for UK online casinos had been delayed to end of 1st Qtr 2019 (so end March 2019) - this was just a post from someone so I have no way to verify how accurate that is.

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Do these sites have to go through a process in order to use your logo?? Does gamcare have any say over this process and if not do they report these gambling sites to the Uk licensing authorities?? As I have been reading, people get suckered into thinking that because the gamcare logo is on the site that this somehow gives the gambling site some respectability and responsibility.. but it doesn't. ...the reality is that these sites are simply exploiting addicted and vulnerable customers whom have already tried to exclude themselves from online gambling by signing up to Gamstop Does gamcare have a view on this?

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Posted : 10th December 2019 10:50 am I will pass it on to a colleague who will respond. Posted : 10th December 2019 11:55 am I suppose on balance its better that these unregulated sites have your logo than don't have your logo. I just hope that you get some money out of them first. It annoys that its NOT a requirement by law for all casino's operating to a Uk audience to be registered with the gambling commission and hence signed up to Gamstop. Gamstop is such a useful tool but alas all that seems to be happening now is that the internet is becoming awash with "non-gamstop" casino's. It is possible then that some UK sites might have still been operating without Gamstop last week. This is the link to Gambling Commission complaints page - I'd put a complaint in if you know of a site still operating without Gamstop even if it was prior to 31 March 2019 as at lesat they should be able to tell you if they are now signed up. Posted : 3rd April 2019 8:42 am We replied to you previously about this issue here: The GamStop website says "Until participation in the GAMSTOP scheme has become mandatory for operators who are licensed by the Gambling Commission, it is important for you to understand that GAMSTOP can only exclude you from online gambling with operators that have chosen to participate in the GAMSTOP scheme.

The Gambling Commission webpage about self-exclusion is here: The contact details for the Gambling Commission are here: So far your posts on the forum have been concerned with this issue of a gambling company not participating in GamStop yet. You are also welcome to use the forum for peer support for your recovery. If you like, you could post an introduction about yourself in the 'New members intros' section, or start a diary in the 'Recovery diaries' section. If you'd like immediate emotional support or details of local free treatment appointments, please call us our freephone 0808 8020 133, or try our netline. Posted : 3rd April 2019 12:23 pm We are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

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Recent years were pretty tough for all of us in the UK gambling market, non GamStop casinos skyrocketed cas online casino free spins on registration in popularity, the Gambling Commission has stirred up the market, and tried to apply stricter protocols for ads. On that question, we have our own opinion. Grab a cup of tea and sit tight while we try to uncover the main difference between licensed casinos and casinos not on GamStop.

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This logo is not designed to endorse any of the companies who use it, simply to link through to our services for those who may need them. Some companies may also be permitted to display our Safer Gambling Standard logo, if they have completed our accreditation process in the last two years (these will be companies with a valid UK license). Please note that any other versions of our logo are not legitimate, and yes we do follow up with companies where we find an illegitimate use of our logo(s) to correct these. Posted : 11th December 2019 11:08 am Am tempted to send you a list of online casino's not registered in the uk and not on gamstop so you can then see if they are legitimately using your logo's. Posted : 11th December 2019 1:06 pm It really annoys me that foreign cas 10 best casino sites online casino's are NOT required by LAW to abide by Uk rules and regulations.

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Sometimes the nanny state is appropriate in my opinion. Posted : 12th December 2019 10:07 am The below is part of a reply I received from the gambling commission.. Regarding online casinos not registered with the Commission, any online casino that does not hold a licence with us would not be following the rules and regulations set out by us. Therefore most unregulated online casinos will not be registered with Gamstop and will not prevent a individuals registered with Gamstop from creating an account. All operators that hold a licence with us for gambling will be required to register with Gamstop. We also present you with our weekly top offshore casinos and review some of the UK-licensed gambling sites. If you’re looking for a casino without GamStop that’s worth trying, check the list above.

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Please be advised however that any online casino who offers their services to consumers based in Great Britain, is required to hold a licence with us. It is illegal to offer or advertise services to GB consumers without the relevant gambling licence. Therefore folks, if your registered with Gamstop but come across an online casino you can still gamble at, then report them.. cos they are breaking the law! Posted : 30th January 2020 9:48 am We are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

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Hello, can anyone help me with reporting a casino for not following with gamstop although they regulate under a UKGC licence? I have reached out to them several times and they have refused to state when they will make it live as they state its non mandatory? Is that correct or should have all UK casinos have adapted gamstop by the end of december? I can message a moderator the casino name because I dont want to say it publicly on here if anyone can help. Posted : 3rd April 2019 3:43 am I have just had a quick google and both the Gamstop and Gambling Commission sites are disappointingly out of date. We include essential information about welcome packages and provide our affiliate links with additional perks for new players.

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When it comes to safety measures, all these casinos are reliable and have licenses in offshore regions like Anjouan, Curacao, and Costa Rica. But despite our best efforts to find the best casinos for you, we cannot advise you to play recklessly. Yes, non-GamStop casinos are less of a burden for a player who wants to play without restrictions on bets and bonus buy, but it is still risky. Only UK-licensed casinos can provide you with fair services and shield you from potential losses.

• Players must verify they are 18+ but age verification may be less stringent
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Even if a casino not on GamStop has a license, it doesn’t mean that the casino owner cannot hold your winnings. And any legal drama that follows will proceed in accordance with the country’s laws. Gambling sites licensed by the UK Gambling Commission must go through a thorough evaluation to make the process more complex and help players to feel safer. UKGC integrates GamStop (self-exclusion tool) in all operators’ ecosystems. It’s mandatory in Britain that any casino that wants to operate legally be part of it. Was GamStop always a part of the license acquisition in the UK? The first launch of the service was in the spring of 2018.

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I tried again to login to 32Red and again reset my password and again contacted Live Chat. The 32Red chat operator was downright rude. Anyway, it then turns out 32Red also have a cooling off wotsit period so I had to have a live chat, then call a number with a code word which then resulted in my receiving an email from a very nice person called Tony who said he was required to speak to me twice by telephone (sound familiar?). I spoke with Tony, who I have to say for very nice and as helpful as he could be. I replied to his email advising him that I was available for a call then a colleague of Tony's replied and I spoke with her instead.

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Then hurrahh - they said it was all sorted and I could finally login to my account. I've sent several follow-up emails requesting an update for they don't seem to be replying to my emails any more. Is there anyone out there who has successfully managed to get their 32Red account reinstated after GamStop? I guess I have to accept that my beloved 32Red account is no more. I notice that non-uk registered gambling sites, use the Gamcare logo. At that moment, it was just a self-exclusion mode, more like an extension in your browser, but with safety options to not get attached to gambling.

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What were people thinking when they decided NOT to make it all mandatory.. its stupidity in the extreme and no doubt driven by cas paypal deposit casino online powerful forces in the gambling industry and money. Government is supposed to protect its citizens from harm. but it doesn't really does it, not if revenue streams are at threat. Its the same with smoking..

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does government really think that people will stop smoking just because they are in a locked cupboard in shops. Keep the citizen addicted to as many things as possible.. its good for buisness. This post was modified 6 years ago by S.A Posted : 11th December 2019 12:51 am Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We do not usually supply our regular logo for gambling companies – GamCare has a specific ‘Problem Gambling Support’ logo for companies to use if they wish to signpost to our support services, and they do have to sign a conditions of use agreement before we supply this. Operators could volunteer to join this system to attract more players who don’t want to take risks and appreciate casinos’ efforts to be a safe space. Six years later, the mighty GamStop will be the basic line of defense for UK gamblers who feel obliged to play or have compulsive habits of playing at casinos. From March 2021, it is mandatory for any casino brand to register with GamStop and provide its services on its website. The thing is, these casinos are the polar opposite of UKGC brands.