{{Short description|Online bingo enterprise}} {{EngvarB|date=November 2017}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2017}} {{Infobox company | name = Sun Bingo | native_name_lang = <!-- Use ISO 639-1 code, e.g. "fr" for French. For multiple names in different languages, use {{lang|[code]|[name]}}. --> | type = Private | industry = Gambling | genre = <!-- Only used with media and publishing companies --> | predecessor = <!-- or: | predecessors = --> | successor = <!-- or: | successors = --> | founded = {{Start date|2006}} | hq_location_country = Alderney | num_locations_year = <!-- Year of num_locations data (when known) --> | production_year = <!-- Year of production data (when known) --> | services = Online bingo | revenue_year = <!-- Year of revenue data (when known) --> | income_year = <!-- Year of operating_income data (when known) --> | net_income = <!-- or: | profit = --> | net_income_year = <!-- or: | profit_year = --><!-- Year of net_income/profit data (when known) --> | aum = <!-- Only for financial-service companies --> | assets_year = <!-- Year of assets data (when known) --> | equity_year = <!-- Year of equity data (when known) --> | owner = <!-- or: | owners = --> | members_year = <!-- Year of members data (when known) --> | num_employees_year = <!-- Year of num_employees data (when known) --> | parent = ''The Sun'' | module = <!-- Used to embed other templates --> | ratio = <!-- Basel III ratio, for BANKS ONLY --> | rating = <!-- credit rating, for BANKS ONLY --> | website = {{URL|sunbingo.co.uk}} }}
'''Sun Bingo''' is an online bingo operator based and licensed in Alderney.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamblingcontrol.org/licensees/egambling-licensees/ |title= Gambling Control |publisher=Gambling Control |accessdate=27 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=VF2011 Limited - Domain names|url=https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-register/business/detail/domain-names/45110|access-date=2025-11-17|website=Gambling Commission}}</ref> It was established in 2006, and is part of News UK Group,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news.co.uk/2016/09/sun-bingo-is-back/ |title=News UK |publisher=News UK |accessdate=27 October 2016}}</ref> who also operates newspaper ''The Sun''. The company provides an online bingo gaming platform, predominantly for the United Kingdom.
==History== Sun Bingo was launched as the bingo arm of ''The Sun'' newspaper in 2006, operated by Tombola for a period of four years, until it took over by rival gaming operator Gamesys.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.whichbingo.co.uk/sites/sun-bingo/ |title=Sun Bingo launched |publisher=Whichbingo|accessdate=27 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesyscorporate.com/journey/ |title=Sun Bingo |publisher=Gamesys |accessdate=27 October 2016}}</ref> During the time operated by Gamesys, Sun Bingo launched their first mobile dedicated site,<ref>{{cite web |last=Swales |first=Hannah |date=July 8, 2015 |title=Sun Bingo launch mobile site |url=https://www.bingoport.co.uk/bingo-news/2015/07/08/sun-bingo-first-to-launch-mobile-site-using-gamesys |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150812034714/https://www.bingoport.co.uk/bingo-news/2015/07/08/sun-bingo-first-to-launch-mobile-site-using-gamesys |archive-date=2015-08-12 |accessdate=27 October 2016 |publisher=Bingoport}}</ref> offering bingo games. In November 2015, News UK and Playtech signed the five year deal to operate Sun Bingo as part of Virtue Fusion, Playtech's Bingo division.<ref>{{cite web |date=30 November 2015 |title=Sun Bingo new deal |url=http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market-news-detail/PTEC/12601422.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028083719/http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/news/market-news/market-news-detail/PTEC/12601422.html |archive-date=2016-10-28 |accessdate=27 October 2016 |publisher=London stock exchange}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-11-30|title=Playtech poaches Sun Bingo contract from Gamesys|url=https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2015/11/30/37018-playtech-poaches-sun-bingo-contract-from-gamesys|access-date=2025-11-17|website=Yogonet International}}</ref>
==Television show== Sun Bingo has a televised game, named ''Having a Ball''. It began in 2006, presented by hosts Brian Dowling, Rustie Lee and Jean Martyn.<ref>{{cite web |title=Having a ball |url=http://mobilebingosites.co.uk/promotions/rustie-lee-brian-dowling-live-presenters-sun-bingo/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707133659/http://mobilebingosites.co.uk/promotions/rustie-lee-brian-dowling-live-presenters-sun-bingo/ |archive-date=2014-07-07 |accessdate=27 October 2016 |publisher=Mobilebingosites}}</ref>
==Sponsorship== From July 2018 to May 2019, Sun Bingo officially sponsored ''The Jeremy Kyle Show''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-16|title=Sun Bingo signs Jeremy Kyle Show deal|url=https://www.news.co.uk/latest-news/sun-bingo-signs-jeremy-kyle-show-sponsorship-deal/|access-date=2025-11-17|website=News UK}}</ref>
== Awards == *WhichBingo Awards 2014 – Best Television Advert.<ref name="whichbingo2">{{cite web|url=https://www.whichbingo.co.uk/awards/winners-2014/|title=Winners – WhichBingo Awards 2014|publisher=whichbingo.co.uk|accessdate=22 March 2015}}</ref> *WhichBingo Awards 2014 – Best Chat Team.<ref name="whichbingo2"/>
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Category:Online gambling companies of the United Kingdom Category:Bingo Category:Gambling companies established in 2006 Category:Internet properties established in 2006 Category:British game shows Category:The Sun (United Kingdom)