Is FatPirate on GamStop? The short answer
No, FatPirate is not on GamStop. It is an offshore casino that is not licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, so it is not connected to GamStop, the national self-exclusion scheme. That is the honest answer, and the rest of this page explains what it really means, because the question matters most to people who have already self-excluded.
We hold a clear line here. A non-GamStop casino exists for UK adults who have not excluded themselves and who choose an offshore site with eyes open. It is not, and we will never present it as, a way to gamble during a self-exclusion. If you joined GamStop because gambling was becoming a problem, the right move is not FatPirate. It is the support on our responsible gambling page.
What GamStop does, and what it cannot reach
GamStop blocks every casino and bookmaker that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence. When you register, those sites must close your accounts and stop you opening new ones for the period you chose. It is a strong, free protection. Its limit is jurisdiction: it cannot reach casinos licensed offshore, because those operators are outside UK rules. FatPirate is one of those, which is the entire reason a "is FatPirate on GamStop" search returns "no".
| Scenario | UKGC casino | FatPirate (offshore) |
|---|---|---|
| Blocked by GamStop self-exclusion | Yes | No |
| Enforced UK deposit limits | Yes | No |
| UK complaints escalation (IBAS) | Yes | No |
| Funds protection disclosure | Required | Not guaranteed |
| Legal for UK adults to use | Yes | Yes, if not self-excluded |
Not self-excluded and want the detail?
If you are an eligible adult who has not self-excluded, our review covers the offshore trade-offs in full before you visit.
For eligible adults only
If you have not self-excluded and choose to play, start small and verify everything in the cashier.
How to block offshore casinos if you need to
Because GamStop cannot block offshore sites, anyone who wants full protection should layer extra tools. This is the responsible counterpart to a "non-GamStop" search, and we would rather you have it than not.
Register with GamStop
Free self-exclusion across all UKGC sites at gamstop.co.uk. The foundation layer.
Install blocking software
Gamban or BetBlocker block gambling sites including offshore ones at the device level.
Set a bank gambling block
Most UK banks let you block gambling transactions in-app, often with a cooling-off delay to switch off.
Talk to GamCare
Free, confidential support on 0808 8020 133 or via the National Gambling Helpline.