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The Sun Vegas

36 / 100
D Caution
Improved by 2 points
1
Licenses
8
Markets
1
Domains
active
Status
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Brand overview

The Sun Vegas (thesunvegas.co.uk) is a UK-facing online casino operating under a UK Gambling Commission licence, branded in association with The Sun newspaper. The site carries a low trust score of 36/100 (grade D) and holds a Trustpilot rating of 1.6 out of 5 based on 856 reviews, indicating significant user dissatisfaction. Prospective players should weigh the brand's regulatory standing against its poor consumer feedback before registering.

Key facts

  • Licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)
  • Trustpilot rating: 1.6/5 based on 856 reviews (as of July 2026)
  • Trust score: 36/100, grade D
  • Tranco traffic rank: 220,704, indicating a modest web presence
  • Branded in association with The Sun newspaper, targeting UK players

Trust score breakdown

How the trust score is calculated across 6 weighted dimensions.

Scale 5/10
Regulatory 7/30
Reputation 8/20
Transparency 0/15
Infrastructure 15/15
Digital presence 10/10
Trust score breakdown 36/100

How the trust score is calculated across 6 weighted dimensions.

Trust score history

Monthly Trust Score evolution based on the formula v2.0 (6 components: regulatory, reputation, infrastructure, transparency, digital presence, scale).

Latest
36/100 · D
2026-08
Previous
30/100 · D
2026-06
Change
+6
2026-06 → 2026-08
060708

Demand trend 12 mo., to Jun 2026

Avg monthly volume
28,826
Total (12 months)
345,910
Change
-6,000 -17%
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Affiliate program reputation

⚠ Listed under Warning on Affiliate Guard Dog
Source: Affiliate Guard Dog (affiliateguarddog.com)

Technical

Analytics
Google Analytics (GA4) Google Analytics (UA) Mixpanel

Languages (7)

English German Icelandic Lao Persian Polish Urdu

Reputation & visibility

Trustpilot rating
1.6
Trustpilot reviews
861
Reddit mentions (30d)
0
Organic keywords
855
Tranco rank
158206
Meta ads active
-

Licenses

Where the brand is blocked

Blocked in 2 of 8 countries checked
  • Switzerland Gespa/ESBK 1 entry
    thesunvegas.co.uk since 2025-08-26 no local licence
  • Greece HGC 1 entry
    thesunvegas.co.uk since 2023-06-20 no local licence
Source: EU regulator blocklist registers

Operator & sanctions screening

Operator legal entity
VF2011 Limited · United Kingdom
Sanctions lists
Not screened
Screened against consolidated EU, UK, OFAC and UN sanctions lists

Infrastructure & domain health

Domain health: Fair (50/100)
Domain
thesunvegas.co.uk
SSL days left
151
CDN
Cloudflare
  • + SSL certificate
  • ! Domain age
  • ! Backlinks
  • + CDN active

Markets (8 countries)

Countries where this brand is active. Click a country for market intelligence data.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the trust score of The Sun Vegas?
The Sun Vegas has a trust score of 36 out of 100, placing it in grade D (Caution). The score is calculated from regulatory standing, reputation, infrastructure, transparency and scale, using publicly verifiable data.
How many licenses does The Sun Vegas hold?
The Sun Vegas currently holds 1 active license(s) across its operating markets. License status is verified against regulator registers weekly.
In which markets is The Sun Vegas active?
The Sun Vegas is active in 8 country/countries. Use the markets filter above to sort by legal status (legal, regulated, unregulated or prohibited).
How does The Sun Vegas compare to similar brands?
Brands in the same grade (D) as The Sun Vegas are listed in the "Similar brands" section above. You can also use the compare tool on the trust leaderboard to evaluate The Sun Vegas side by side with up to three other brands.
Can The Sun Vegas improve its trust score?
Yes. Trust scores are recalculated monthly. If The Sun Vegas obtains a new licence, improves its Trustpilot rating, extends its SSL certificate or publishes clearer terms, its score will rise in the next cycle.
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