Is Ivy Casino on GamStop?
A clear answer for UK players. Ivy Casino is a UKGC licensee, so it is part of GamStop. Here is exactly what that means for your account.
Yes. Ivy Casino is on GamStop. Because the casino holds a UK Gambling Commission licence, it is legally required to take part in GamStop, the free national self-exclusion scheme that lets UK players block themselves from all licensed gambling sites in one step. There is no licensed UK casino that sits outside GamStop, by design. If you have registered with GamStop, you will not be able to open a new Ivy account or log in to an existing one until your chosen exclusion period ends.
This matters for two very different groups of searchers. Some people want reassurance that Ivy honours self-exclusion, and it does. Others search hoping Ivy is a way around a self-exclusion they already set, and it is not. If that second group is you, please read our responsible gambling page before going further, because looking for a casino specifically to bypass GamStop is one of the clearest warning signs that a break from gambling is the right call.
GamStop protects your account
If you have not self-excluded, you can open Ivy Casino normally and set your own deposit limits.
What a GamStop self-exclusion blocks
GamStop is account-level and applies across every UKGC site, so it is far broader than blocking one casino. The table sets out what it does and does not cover.
| Action | Blocked by GamStop? |
|---|---|
| Opening a new Ivy Casino account | Yes |
| Logging in to an existing account | Yes |
| Marketing emails from UK casinos | Yes, removed |
| Playing at other UKGC casinos | Yes, all of them |
| Withdrawing a balance you already hold | No, contact support to arrange it |
| Unlicensed offshore sites | No, which is why they are riskier |
Before you go looking for a non-GamStop site
- A non-GamStop casino is unlicensed in the UK, so your funds and disputes have far weaker protection.
- Self-exclusion exists because you decided a break was healthy. That decision still stands.
- You can talk to GamCare on 0808 8020 133, free and confidential, any time.
- If money is the only issue, contact Ivy support about withdrawing a balance rather than reopening play.
How GamStop and a UK licence fit together
It helps to see the link plainly. A UK Gambling Commission licence is the thing that makes GamStop compulsory, so the two always travel together. When you read elsewhere on this site that Ivy is licensed and legitimate, GamStop integration is part of what that means. The same applies to The Grand Ivy and every other UKGC brand. If a site claims a UK licence but lets self-excluded players in, that is a serious red flag and a reason to walk away.
| Factor | Ivy Casino (UKGC, on GamStop) | A non-GamStop site |
|---|---|---|
| UK licence | Yes, UKGC regulated | No, unlicensed in the UK |
| Honours self-exclusion | Yes, blocks excluded players | No, which defeats the point of it |
| Fund protection | Segregated balances | Weak or none |
| Complaints route | Approved ADR scheme | Often no UK recourse |
Play with the safety net in place
GamStop, deposit limits and reality checks are built into every licensed UK casino, including Ivy.