# Sun Bingo

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{{Short description|Online bingo enterprise}}
{{EngvarB|date=November 2017}}
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{{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](/source/Privately_held_company)
| industry = Gambling
| genre = <!-- Only used with media and publishing companies -->
| predecessor = <!-- or: | predecessors = -->
| successor = <!-- or: | successors = -->
| founded = {{Start date|2006}}
| hq_location_country = [Alderney](/source/Alderney)
| num_locations_year = <!-- Year of num_locations data (when known) -->
| production_year = <!-- Year of production data (when known) -->
| services = [Online bingo](/source/Online_bingo)
| revenue_year = <!-- Year of revenue data (when known) -->
| income_year = <!-- Year of operating_income data (when known) -->
| net_income = <!-- or: | profit = -->
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| owner = <!-- or: | owners = -->
| members_year = <!-- Year of members data (when known) -->
| num_employees_year = <!-- Year of num_employees data (when known) -->
| parent = ''[The Sun](/source/The_Sun_(United_Kingdom))''
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| ratio = <!-- Basel III ratio, for BANKS ONLY -->
| rating = <!-- credit rating, for BANKS ONLY -->
| website = {{URL|sunbingo.co.uk}}
}}

'''Sun Bingo''' is an [online bingo](/source/online_bingo) operator based and licensed in [Alderney](/source/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](/source/The_Sun_(United_Kingdom))''. The company provides an [online bingo](/source/online_bingo) gaming platform, predominantly for the [United Kingdom](/source/United_Kingdom).

==History==
Sun Bingo was launched as the [bingo](/source/Bingo_(United_Kingdom)) arm of ''The Sun'' newspaper in 2006, operated by [Tombola](/source/Tombola_(bingo_company)) for a period of four years, until it took over by rival gaming operator [Gamesys](/source/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](/source/Gamesys), Sun Bingo launched their first [mobile dedicated site](/source/Mobile_Web),<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](/source/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](/source/Brian_Dowling_(presenter)), [Rustie Lee](/source/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](/source/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"/>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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)

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