Does “not on GAMSTOP” mean a site is safe?

No. The phrase says nothing reliable about licensing, terms, withdrawals, complaints, customer funds, data handling or whether gambling is appropriate for you. A site could be outside GAMSTOP coverage and still leave major questions unanswered.

Is a foreign licence the same as a Gambling Commission licence?

No. For Great Britain, the important public check is whether the business is licensed by the Gambling Commission for the relevant activity. A foreign licence should not be treated as the same protection for Great Britain consumers.

Can GAMSTOP be removed early?

GAMSTOP explains that the minimum exclusion period cannot be removed early. After the minimum period, a user must contact GAMSTOP and a cooling-off period applies. Check GAMSTOP’s own pages for the current process.

Why would a site ask for documents after a withdrawal?

Document requests may relate to identity, payment account checks, financial information, safer-gambling duties or withdrawal terms. The better question is whether the possibility was clear before deposit and whether the site explains the reason in writing.

What should I do if gambling feels hard to control?

Move the decision away from gambling and towards support. Contact GamCare or the National Gambling Helpline, use NHS or region-specific help pages, ask your bank about gambling blocks and consider device-blocking tools or help from someone you trust.