Hollywoodbets

Looking for a new experience in the world of betting? Hollywoodbets is sure to surprise you. This online betting site, specializing in sports and horse betting, encourages and incites a host of users with its incredible range of offers. Whether it is online or in-store, the company prides itself on displaying its best products: local and international horse racing, sporting events ranging from football to rugby, one of the most fantastic Lucky Numbers promotion offers, not to mention its Live in-play and Betgames Africa betting propositions. In addition, Hollywoodbets is particularly exceptional and decides to combine business with pleasure. Indeed, most of the branches will offer you exciting moments where you can enjoy the pleasures of betting in a friendly atmosphere in a bar-restaurant.

History of the sportsbook

Hollywoodbets was originally founded as Winning Form in South Africa. In 1986, it was initially a small publishing and distribution company for horse racing cards. The opening of the first branch in Durban resulted in the launch of its first website in 2006, followed by the creation of the mobile site in 2009. Thanks to its considerable expansion over the years, the web now has over 80 branches, spread across six South African provinces. The establishment currently features a variety of betting platforms, coupled with many other powerful features.

Business license

The Hollywoodbets brand has been given the nod by the provincial authorities to operate. Today, the site operates under a national license, granted by the Gauteng Gambling Board, the Limpodo Gambling Board and the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator respectively. In addition, all specific products are licensed by the Kawazulu Natal Gambling Board and the Western Cape Gambling Board.

Mobile application

In this regard, Hollywoodbets is doing its utmost to ensure that you can benefit from all of its services. Although there is no downloadable application yet, the platform has been fully optimized for mobile browsers and seems to work very well. Its main advantages are fast loading speed and easy access to all areas of the website via the main menu. All you have to do is to find the current applications with their respective functions. You can activate or deactivate them by clicking on the “Edit applications” button in the menu bar at the top of the page. Hollywoodbets has a modular and mobile format that allows you to design your own individual online betting shop. It is the first sports betting site in the world to allow you to customize your homepage according to your privileges.

Bonuses and promotions

Hollywoodbets offers new players a sign-up bonus of Rand 25 upon account activation. On the other hand, here are some of the interesting promotions found at the sportsbook:

  • The “Woza Diski”. Your participation will earn you up to Rand 1 million in cash, by betting an amount equal to or greater than Rand 20 on football. To get it, register in the promotions section if it is an online bet. Refer to the indicated code if you place your bets through an agency;
  • A prize pool of Rand 250,000 in daily prizes. For the purchase of a ” Holly ” top-up voucher worth Rand 50 at a Pick n Pay shop, the 50 lucky winners will share the grand prize, once registered on the promotions page;
  • Rand 20,000 in cash. By using Ownpay for a deposit of Rand 100, your stake will be doubled with the chance to become one of 40 customers to hit the jackpot;
  • ” Rand 200 purchase voucher “. Try your luck and be one of 20 lucky customers, playing for Rand 5 or more on the FAFI prize draws.
  • ” Irish Objection “. This is a refund system, awarded to players who have made predictions on horse racing. For more information, please contact the support team ;
  • ” Referral Bonus “. Maximize your potential winnings and receive a free Rand 50 betting voucher for every friend you successfully refer to Hollywoodbets.

As a reminder, all available offers are subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the site.

Users’ registration

To create an account with Hollywoodbets, click on the “Join Now” link to go to the registration page. Please note that only participants who have reached the age of 18 will be allowed to play on the platform. Here are the essential steps to follow :

  • Select the “New Account” button and then click on “Next”.
  • Fill in the required fields with your personal data. Make sure you enter a valid e-mail address;
  • Fill in your bank details on the next page. These details can usually be changed and are useful when requesting a withdrawal of winnings. Then click on “Next » ;
  • Before committing yourself, read and accept the general terms and conditions of the bookmaker. Also, you will be asked to set the maximum deposit limit at your convenience. There is no need to mention the currency of the account, just enter the appropriate numbers. Continue by clicking ‘Next’ to finalise the registration ;
  • The final process is to provide FICA documents to Hollywoodbets, including a copy of an ID card, passport or driving license, in addition to a proof of residence. Try to present clear and visible elements, including the photo.

When you next log in, all you have to do is enter your bettor ID in the appropriate box.

Betting and gaming offer

Hollywoodbets unveils a catalogue with a wide selection of sports. Apart from football and horse racing, the sportsbook covers most of the popular sports, including tennis, darts, rugby, basketball, baseball and many others. In general, each of the events has numerous betting markets. For football matches alone, the figure is estimated at over 150 markets. Especially since the odds offered are competitive compared to those of competing bookmakers. At the same time, you will find pre-match and in-game betting. Unfortunately, the site does not support live streaming of events, but makes up for this with a statistics table and a visual chart during the course of a match.

Payment methods

Hollywoodbets offers its customers the following methods to deposit and withdraw money safely:

  • Virtual card services ;
  • Ownpay, Peach payments, Payfast, SD Instant EFT, Zapper.

Customer service

Questions or difficulties regarding your registration or your bets? Hollywoodbets does everything possible to assist its customers. If necessary, a team is available 24 hours a day to deal with your requests as quickly as possible. You can contact the support team via a social network account, by e-mail or by phone. You can also opt for live chat, by clicking on the pane in the bottom right-hand corner of each page displayed.

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