Field Notes UK
Who we are, our editorial standards, and how this UK reference on non GamStop casinos is researched, written and reviewed.
Field Notes UK is an independent reference publisher for British readers interested in how online gambling markets outside the UK's regulated framework actually work. We are not a review site, we do not rank operators, and we do not carry affiliate links to any gambling brand. Our publishing model is deliberately editorial rather than commercial.
Every page is written and reviewed by one of three named editors, whose backgrounds are set out below. Each page shows its author and the date of last update. We aim for three qualities: accuracy against published regulatory sources; plain-English readability; and honesty about limits — where we do not know, where evidence is thin, and where reasonable readers may disagree.
We do not recommend, rate, list or link to gambling operators. We do not carry advertising for gambling brands. We do not accept payment or in-kind support from gambling companies or their marketing agencies. If we mention a specific operator by name (which is rare), it is in a factual, illustrative context and the mention carries no endorsement.
Beatrice writes on UK gambling regulation, GamStop policy and the 2005 Gambling Act framework as amended through the 2014 point-of-consumption reform and the 2023 White Paper implementation. She spent seven years covering the UKGC and DCMS for a specialist policy newsletter before joining Field Notes UK.
Toby covers open banking, PSD2, card scheme rules and the crypto rails that offshore operators rely on. Formerly a compliance analyst at a UK challenger bank, he explains payments plainly and without hype.
Sadie tracks ADR outcomes, licence-regime performance and the lived experience of British players who play offshore. Her background is in consumer law and citizens' advice research, and she leads our work with support-service organisations.
Our regulatory information draws on the Gambling Commission published materials (the LCCP, statistics releases, and public consultation responses), the 2023 White Paper, and the primary legislation (Gambling Act 2005 as amended). Support-service information is verified against the current websites of GamCare, GambleAware, the NHS Gambling Clinics network and the smaller specialist services listed in our responsible gambling and safer gambling alternatives chapters.
Editorial contact and corrections: [email protected]. We aim to respond to correction requests within seven working days and to update the affected page with a visible note where the correction is material. We are not able to answer individual account or dispute enquiries — the routes for those are set out in our disputes chapter.
This site is self-funded. We do not accept commission, referral fees or free access from gambling operators. Where we quote figures that could change we cite the source and the date of check.