The Sun Play · Review

The Sun Play Review (2026): Legit? Licence, Owner, Withdrawals & Complaints

Verdict: Licensed, but first withdrawals require ID checksThe UK Gambling Commission lists Thesunplay.co.uk under Jumpman Gaming Limited’s active remote casino licence 039175-R-319452-025[1, 4]. The first withdrawal requires identification, and withdrawals stay pending during document review[3].

Jumpman Gaming Limited operates The Sun Play under UK Gambling Commission remote casino licence 039175-R-319452-025[1, 2]. Bank-account withdrawals take 1–5 working days; once applicable ID documents are verified, pending withdrawals are processed within 24 hours[3]. The first deposit offer gives one Mega Reel free spin with 10x wagering. After a deposit, bonus conversion is capped at the lowest of the remaining eligible bonus balance, lifetime deposits or £250[2, 3].

The Sun Play key facts

OperatorJumpman Gaming Limited[2]
LicenceUK Gambling Commission, 039175-R-319452-025; Active remote casino licence[1, 4]
Brand ownerNews Group Newspapers Limited[5]
Withdrawal to bank1–5 working days[3]
Verified pending withdrawalProcessed within 24 hours[3]
First withdrawalIdentification required[3]
Withdrawal currencyGBP only[3]
Deposit fee£2.50 on all deposits[3]
First-deposit offerOne Mega Reel free spin; 10x wagering[2]
Bonus conversion capLowest of remaining eligible bonus balance, lifetime deposits or £250 after a deposit[3]
TrustpilotReported on Trustpilot as of 29 October 2026: 18 reviews; TrustScore 1.7/5[6]
Casino Guru complaintsReported on Casino Guru as of 29 October 2026: 8 total; 0 opened, 4 unresolved, 2 resolved, 2 rejected[7]
Official sitethesunplay.co.uk

The Sun Play licence

The UK Gambling Commission domain register lists thesunplay.co.uk under Jumpman Gaming Limited’s licence 039175-R-319452-025 with status “White Label”; the Commission lists the remote casino licence as Active[1, 4]. The Sun Play operator information names Jumpman Gaming Limited as operator[2].

The register lists 148 domains under the same licence holder[1].

The Sun Play ownership

News Group Newspapers Limited owns The Sun Play brand, and Jumpman Gaming Limited operates it[5]. Jumpman Gaming Limited is registered in Alderney under number 1858, at La Corvee House, La Corvee, Alderney, Channel Islands, GY9 3TQ[2, 5].

The UK Gambling Commission lists 148 domains under the same licence holder, Jumpman Gaming Limited[1].

The Sun Play withdrawals

Bank-account withdrawals take 1–5 working days. Once applicable ID documents are verified, pending withdrawals are processed within 24 hours[3]. A withdrawal stays pending during document review; if documents are rejected, the pending amount returns to the balance within 48 hours[3].

The first withdrawal requires identification. The terms list a driving licence or passport and a recent utility bill dated within the last three months; the FAQ also lists proof of address and proof of payment method[3, 8]. Source-of-funds and source-of-wealth documents can be requested[3].

Deposits carry a £2.50 fee, and the currency is GBP[3]. Pay by Mobile deposits cannot be withdrawn to that method[3].

Players have reported rejected documents and a blocked withdrawal on Trustpilot, and a pending withdrawal on Trustpilot; Casino Guru lists a delayed-withdrawal complaint[6, 7].

The Sun Play bonus terms

The first-deposit offer gives one Mega Reel free spin. Welcome Offer Free Spins carry 10x wagering[2]. After a deposit, conversion is capped at the lowest of the remaining eligible Bonus balance, total lifetime deposits or £250[3].

Unless promotional terms say otherwise, blackjack, roulette, bingo, table games, live casino and progressive jackpot games are excluded[3]. Bonus Funds and pending promotional offers are removed after three consecutive days of account inactivity and are not reinstated unless specific terms say otherwise[3].

The Sun Play complaints

Reported on Trustpilot as of 29 October 2026: 18 reviews and a TrustScore of 1.7/5; the page’s review distribution image labels the score 1.5/5[6].

Reported on Casino Guru as of 29 October 2026: 8 complaints, with 0 opened, 4 unresolved, 2 resolved and 2 rejected[7]. Reported on AskGamblers as of 29 October 2026: 1 complaint and a four-day average response time[9].

A player reported on Trustpilot in May 2025 that submitted documents were rejected and a £150 withdrawal remained blocked. Another reported in September 2024 that a withdrawal had been pending for over 24 hours[6].

The Sun Play regulator record

The UK Gambling Commission lists Jumpman Gaming Limited’s remote casino licence 039175-R-319452-025 as Active[4]. On 17 May 2022, the Commission announced that Jumpman Gaming Limited would pay £500,000[10].

The Commission’s business actions register says no regulatory actions have been recorded for this business[11].

The Sun Play verdict

The active licence establishes the operator’s regulatory status, while ID review is part of the first-withdrawal process. Players have reported rejected documents and blocked or pending withdrawals[4, 3, 6].

The Sun Play FAQ

How long do The Sun Play withdrawals take?

Bank-account withdrawals take 1–5 working days. Once applicable ID documents are verified, pending withdrawals are processed within 24 hours[3].

What identification does The Sun Play require for a first withdrawal?

The terms list a driving licence or passport and a recent utility bill; the FAQ also lists proof of address and payment method[3, 8].

What is The Sun Play’s first-deposit offer?

One Mega Reel free spin follows a first deposit, with 10x wagering on Welcome Offer Free Spins[2].

How much can The Sun Play bonus funds convert to cash?

After a deposit, conversion is capped at the lowest of the remaining eligible bonus balance, lifetime deposits or £250[3].

Who operates The Sun Play?

Jumpman Gaming Limited operates The Sun Play, and News Group Newspapers Limited owns the brand[2, 5].

What did the UK Gambling Commission announce about Jumpman Gaming Limited in 2022 at The Sun Play?

On 17 May 2022, the Commission announced that Jumpman Gaming Limited would pay £500,000[10].

How many complaints are reported about The Sun Play on Casino Guru?

Casino Guru reported 8 complaints as of 29 October 2026: 4 unresolved, 2 resolved and 2 rejected[7].

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How we checked. We read The Sun Play's terms and help pages, the licence register and regulator records on the dates shown under Sources, and stored a copy of each page where the site allowed it. Complaint figures marked "reported" come from platforms that block our fetcher; they were read through web search and are dated. We did not deposit, play or withdraw (payout testing: not performed). Methodology.

Sources

  1. www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/downloads/business-licence-register-domain-names.csv — licence register, clause 039175-R-319452-025, checked 27 October 2026
  2. www.thesunplay.co.uk/promotions/welcome-offer — operator document, clauses Operator information, Bonus Policy, Welcome Offer, checked 29 October 2026
  3. www.thesunplay.co.uk/terms-and-conditions — operator document, clauses Banking Policy, 1.11 Maximum bonus conversion, Your The Sun Play account, 1.10 Eligible and excluded games, 1.12 Bonus inactivity, checked 29 October 2026
  4. www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-register/business/detail/39175 — licence register, checked 29 October 2026
  5. www.thesunplay.co.uk/privacy-policy — operator document, clause Privacy Policy, checked 29 October 2026
  6. www.trustpilot.com/review/www.thesunplay.com — complaint platform (reported via web search, not stored), checked 29 October 2026
  7. casino.guru/The-Sun-Play-Casino-review — complaint platform (reported via web search, not stored), checked 29 October 2026
  8. www.thesunplay.co.uk/faqs — operator document, clause Account Management — How do I verify my account?, checked 29 October 2026
  9. www.askgamblers.com/online-casinos/reviews/the-sun-play-casino — complaint platform (reported via web search, not stored), checked 29 October 2026
  10. www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/online-gambling-businesses-face-gbp675-000-regulator — regulator, checked 29 October 2026
  11. www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-register/business/detail/actions/39175 — licence register, clause Regulatory actions, checked 29 October 2026