Sun Bingo review

This Sun Bingo review looks at one of the best-known bingo brands in the UK. The site carries The Sun newspaper’s name under a brand licence, but Red Rock Managed Services Limited runs it. Its sister sites include The Sun Vegas and Fabulous Bingo, which sit under the same licence.

Sun Bingo focuses on bingo first, with slots, casino games and live dealers on the side. In addition, the welcome offer lets you choose between free spins and a bingo bonus. However, customer support is not available around the clock, and some withdrawals are slow.

For our Sun Bingo review, we checked the Gambling Commission register, the welcome terms and independent reviews from Bingotastic, OLBG and others. If you are new to online gaming, our online casino basics guide explains how deposits and bonuses work.

New customers can choose between 50 free spins and a £40 bingo bonus. First, you register and deposit £10. Then, for the spins, you stake £10 on slots.

You must accept the free spins within 48 hours and use them within three days. The good news is that there are no wagering requirements on the winnings. So anything you win from the spins is yours to keep.

The £40 bingo bonus is the alternative for bingo fans. That said, the short terms on our offer card do not explain the bingo bonus rules in detail. As a result, check the full terms on Sun Bingo before you choose it.

Which option should you pick? If you mainly play slots, the wager-free spins are the simpler choice. On the other hand, regular bingo players may get more playing time from the bingo bonus.

Overall, this is a flexible and fair offer for a £10 deposit. As always, only spend what you can afford to lose.

Games and bingo come first here. Bingotastic counts about 18 bingo rooms, covering 90-ball, 80-ball, 75-ball, 50-ball and 36-ball games. The software comes from Playtech’s bingo network, which also powers several other big UK bingo brands.

Exclusive rooms are the highlight. For example, Mystic Meg and Winning Headlines rooms tie in with The Sun brand. There is also a free Learner Room for new players and daily Bingo Linx games with shared prize pots. Meanwhile, themed rooms such as Deal or No Deal and Age of the Gods add variety.

The slots section includes popular titles such as Fishin’ Frenzy, Big Bass Bonanza, Rainbow Riches and Fluffy Favourites. In addition, there are Jackpot King slots, table games and a live dealer section. Still, the casino side is smaller than at dedicated casino brands.

Our Sun Bingo review suggests trying a game for free first if you are unsure how it works. Our free online casino games let you practise without spending.

Sun Bingo has a low £5 minimum deposit and a £5 minimum withdrawal. The site accepts these methods:

• Visa and Mastercard debit cards
• PayPal
• Skrill
• Paysafecard
• Neosurf

Withdrawals first go through a processing period of about 24 hours, according to Bingotastic. After that, PayPal and Skrill take up to 24 hours, while debit cards take up to three working days. However, bank transfers can take up to 10 working days.

Paysafecard and Neosurf are prepaid vouchers, so you will need another method for withdrawals. Also, you must verify your identity before your first payout. In our Sun Bingo review, the e-wallet options are a plus, but slow bank transfers hold payments back.

Sun Bingo has apps for iPhone and Android. Bingotastic reports ratings of about 4.1 on Google Play and 3.6 on the App Store. You can also play through the mobile site if you prefer not to download anything.

Bingo rooms, chat and slots all work on a phone. However, one reviewer found the Android app slightly slower than the mobile site. Overall, mobile play is fine, but it is not a standout.

If the app feels slow, try the mobile site in your browser instead. Then compare the two and stick with whichever runs better on your phone.

Red Rock Managed Services Limited holds Gambling Commission account 67754, and the register lists sunbingo.co.uk as a white-label domain. You can check this on the Gambling Commission public register. The site is for adults aged 18 and over only.

You can set deposit limits, use reality checks and take a cool-off period. In addition, the site links to GamCare, GambleAware, Gambling Therapy and the National Gambling Helpline. We suggest setting a deposit limit as soon as you join, because bingo sessions can run longer than planned.

Support is the weaker point. Bingotastic lists live chat from 8am to midnight, phone support from 10am to 8pm and email at support@sunbingo.co.uk. So there is no help overnight. If any terms are unfamiliar, our glossary of betting and gambling terms can help.