Simon Nott

Hi! I’m Simon, and I’ve been involved in the sports betting industry for years. While I have plenty of experience in betting sites for GamStop players, my journey began with traditional bookmakers. I’ve seen how the industry has changed and can offer a well-rounded perspective on the market. For the past six years, I’ve been reviewing Non-GamStop sportsbooks.

This site’s mission is to help players overcome barriers in a safe and secure manner.

I’m dedicated to helping players learn about sports choices, payment methods, responsible gambling, and even bankroll management tips. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of sports betting, I’m here to help.

I look forward to creating useful content so our readers can make the most out of their betting.

The Person Behind the Words

• I started my journey in sports betting in the early 2000s. As the internet became more popular, I turned my passion for horse racing into an interest in online betting. I moved from visiting local bookmakers to trying the latest online sportsbooks, and my enthusiasm has only grown since then.
• In 2003, I graduated from Coventry University with a degree in Journalism and Media. While it’s not directly linked to the gambling world, it gave me the tools to put my thoughts across in a clear manner, which underpins my work.
• Before becoming a writer for NonGamStopBookmakers.net, I worked freelance for many gambling portals. While horse racing betting not on GamStop was my speciality, I have a lot of experience across other sports betting topics.
• My journalism degree also saw me take up a 12 year stint as a sports journalist. However, it was before the online revolution, and most of my work was in print magazines. The covers look great on the wall of my office. My main focus was online betting trends and new markets. The second aspect saw me moving more into online publishing as I spotted it would be the next big evolution.
• Some of the magazines that I wrote for were Betting Weekly and Racing & Sports Review. Anyone who has any interest in horse racing will have likely read my work in the past.
• Even though I spend my time writing about betting, I enjoy it in my spare time, too. I track horse racing closely, play poker with my friends, and am always on the lookout for the next big thing.

Simon’s Role on the Site

My main role here is to be a trusted betting writer across the most important topics. I don’t intend to pull any punches, everything you get from me is genuine. If I say I like a site or a betting innovation, you can guarantee that it’s my truth. I strive for authenticity in everything I do, and the content I’ll deliver to you is no exception.

I’m able to connect with readers on a deep level. Part of the reason for that is because I’m one of you. I’m not just someone who writes about betting, I bet as well. So, when I recommend something, it’s because I use it as well. I’m also happy to connect with readers, so if there’s something you want to talk about in any of my articles, drop a comment, and I’ll be happy to have a dialogue.

Simon Nott's on Responsible Betting

Responsible betting is critical for enjoyment. I fully understand that creating a strategy is part of being successful when betting on sports. However, it’s not the only aspect to focus on. If you have tunnel vision for your strategy, it can lead to risky decisions.

It’s particularly risky if you need to make extra deposits to stick to your strategy. I always say you must retain balance when betting. Laying larger stakes on tight odds might give you success in the long term, but sometimes it’s fun to create a 15-team accumulator with a 10p stake.

Betting on sports isn’t just about stats and data. I always put 10% of my bankroll aside for fun bets. Something that’s not likely to happen, but I have a gut feeling about. Leicester winning the Premier League in 2016 shows us that sometimes the impossible can happen.

It doesn’t mean you should aim for risky bets with everything you do, but remember to have fun. As long as you’re sticking to your budget and not making additional deposits, there’s nothing wrong with a fun bet. I must stress that being responsible is critical to ensure it remains enjoyable.

Contact Information

You can contact me directly through the contact form on our website. Just address your query to me, and it will find its way there. I do my best to answer all questions as fast as possible.

You can and should comment on my articles. I read all comments that land and always reply to anything that’s constructive. I love betting just as much as you, so I’m always willing to talk about interesting topics.

I’d love to hear what you have to say about my content, even if it’s criticism. As long as you’re polite, I’ll take anything on board.