Can I get free spins if I’m on GAMSTOP?
No. If you have registered with GAMSTOP, every UK-licensed online casino must block you from signing up, gambling and receiving marketing, including free spins, until your exclusion ends.
By Ryan Jessop. Updated .
Key takeaways
- GAMSTOP covers all UK-licensed online gambling sites.
- Exclusion periods: 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
- You cannot cancel an exclusion early.
- Sites offering bonuses to GAMSTOP users are unlicensed.
How GAMSTOP works
GAMSTOP is a free national self-exclusion scheme. Every online operator licensed in Great Britain has had to take part since 31 March 2020. See what GAMSTOP is.
“Not on GAMSTOP” sites
Sites advertising free spins to people on GAMSTOP are not licensed in Great Britain. They remove every protection, from fair terms to stake limits, and the Gambling Commission’s research shows their users are far more likely to be experiencing harm.
Where to get help
The National Gambling Helpline is free and open 24 hours: 0808 8020 133. GamCare, BeGambleAware and your GP can also help.
Slot figures are developers' published defaults, each confirmed against two sources; your casino may run a lower RTP. Offer terms dated 9 October 2026. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
Can I claim free spins while self-excluded?
No. Licensed casinos must block you for the whole exclusion period.
Can I end GAMSTOP early?
No. The exclusion runs for the full period you chose.
Are 'not on GAMSTOP' casinos legal?
They are not licensed in Great Britain, so offering gambling to UK players is illegal.