Sun Bingo
Online bingo enterprise
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Sun Bingo is an online bingo operator based and licensed in Alderney.[1][2] It was established in 2006, and is part of News UK Group,[3] who also operates newspaper The Sun. The company provides an online bingo gaming platform, predominantly for the United Kingdom.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Gambling |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | |
| Services | Online bingo |
| Parent | The Sun |
| Website | sunbingo |
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.[4][5] During the time operated by Gamesys, Sun Bingo launched their first mobile dedicated site,[6] 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.[7][8]
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.[9]
Sponsorship
From July 2018 to May 2019, Sun Bingo officially sponsored The Jeremy Kyle Show.[10][11]