Our Mission
Since 2011, we've tested over 200 UK gambling sites with real money deposits. Our mission is simple: expose the truth about casino bonuses and champion operators who don't trap your winnings behind 50x playthrough requirements.
Every casino on this site has been personally tested by our team. We deposit real money, claim bonuses, play the games, and request withdrawals. If a site fails our testing, we don't list it—regardless of commission rates.
Expert Analysts
Rachel Smeg
Senior Casino Analyst & Founder
Former UK Gambling Commission compliance officer with 15+ years experience testing gambling sites. Led over 300 operator audits before founding BeyondSome to help players avoid predatory wagering requirements.
James Thompson
Slot Game Specialist
12 years analyzing RTP data and game mechanics for leading UK operators. Expert in identifying high-value slots and verifying published RTP percentages through statistical testing.
David Roberts
Responsible Gaming Advisor
Certified gambling counselor and former casino operations manager. Ensures all recommended sites provide effective self-exclusion tools, deposit limits, and player protection measures.
Emma Clarke
Payment Systems Expert
10 years in fintech and payment processing. Tests withdrawal speeds, payment method availability, and verifies sites' security protocols to protect player financial data.
Our Values
UKGC Licensing
Every casino verified via the UK Gambling Commission public register. We exclude any operator without an active UKGC license.
Real Money Testing
We test every casino with our own deposits. No recycled content, no fake reviews—just honest assessments based on real gameplay.
0x Wagering Priority
We exclusively recommend casinos with 0x wagering bonuses. No 40x playthrough traps that make withdrawals nearly impossible.
Responsible Gaming
Every listed casino must offer GamStop integration, deposit limits, self-exclusion tools, and reality checks. Player safety isn't optional.
Why Trust BeyondSome?
- Independent Testing: Every casino tested with real deposits before inclusion. We don't publish recycled affiliate content.
- 40+ Years Combined Experience: Our team brings decades of UKGC compliance, casino operations, and player protection expertise.
- Monthly Updates: We re-test casinos quarterly and update scores if performance declines. Expired offers are removed immediately.
- Player-First Rankings: We rank casinos by player value, not commission rates. If a bonus has predatory terms, we exclude it.
- Responsible Gaming Advocacy: We actively promote GamStop, BeGambleAware, and other protection resources on every page.
Get In Touch
Have questions about our testing methodology? Want to report an issue with a listed casino? We're here to help.
Need help with problem gambling? Visit BeGambleAware.org or GamStop.co.uk