Hollywoodbets Review: South Africa’s best bookmaker rated

Hollywoodbets is South Africa's premier online betting site with millions of punters playing on the site every day- and I am one of them, having placed bets at their comprehensive and played their casino games like Spina Zonke for many years now.

You can be assured that all the details in this review are based on my first-hand experience with Hollywoodbets- their bonuses, sports betting features, customer service, and mobile app.

Hollywoodbets General Overview & Ratings

Feature	Rating	Expert Review
Sports Betting	5	✨ Comprehensive betting markets with competitive odds ⚽ Over 32 sports to bet on 🚀 Excellent usability on main site and app
Mobile Betting Options	4	✨ State of the art mobile site 📱 App only available on Android devices 🏃 Speed of the app, easy functionality, and data free version
Payment Methods	5	✨ Most extensive payments options 🪙 Crypto currency not accepted 💸 Super fast withdrawals
Bonuses	4.5	✨ No deposit welcome bonus 🎁 Multiple promotions on sports and casino games 🏈 Soccer Bonus Bonanza, R3 Million Spina Zonke Jackpot Race
Customer Services	5	📞 Telephone, Live Chat, and Email ☎️ Customer service 24/7 with excellent response time
Our Favourite Features	5	🐎 Live Horse Racing TV ✨ Multiple payment and withdrawal options 💰 Plenty of promotion and bonuses
Overall Rating	4.5	⚽ Most popular betting brand in South Africa but could improve on size of welcome bonus

Hollywoodbets is licensed by the following gambling boards such as Gauteng Gambling Board, KwaZulu Natal Gambling Board, Limpopo Gambling Board to name a few. All your personal information is perfectly safe on the site as Hollywoodbets has encryption software protecting all your information.

The bookie has done more than its fair share of supporting local sports with sponsorships of several of the country's most popular sports teams like the Dolphins Cricket team and the Sharks Rugby team.

It is also the shirt sponsor of Brentford in the EPL. Africa's premier and richest horse racing event the July Handicap has now been renamed “Hollywoodbets July”.

Best Features on Hollywoodbets Reviewed

Hollywoodbets' rise to the top of the bookie charts is no surprise when you look at the innovative features and great promotions available to players. I picked several of their best features to share with you:

Cash Out

The Cash Out feature allows players to cash out their tickets before all events have taken place. For example, if you have an accumulator bet with 10 selections and the first 8 legs are all winners. If you're not confident of the remaining two legs being winners, Hollywoodbets will give you an option to cash out the ticket, ensuring you make a profit rather than losing the entire bet.

Live Streaming

Hollywoodbets not only has the largest selection of live betting markets but you can follow the action on their live streaming feature which is available on selected matches. Horse racing bettors are in for a treat as Hollywoodbets has its own TV channel called Gallop TV, where all the horse racing events from around the world are shown for free. To access this feature all you need to do is register on the site.

Sports Betting Interface

Hollywoodbets South Africa is an industry leader when it comes to variety in sports betting. There are in excess of 30 sports that you can bet on at Hollywoodbets.

Football is the most popular sport and this is an area that Hollywoodbets truly excels in. Players can bet on 75 different national leagues from across the world which is fantastic for football punters. The odds on all major sports are very competitive and Hollywoodbets also offers an odds boost on all multi bets.

The usability of the main site and the app is second to none as the layout on the home page is excellent. Players can choose their favourite sports or casino from the selections on the left of the page.

On the banner on the home page is a revolving carousel that highlights all the current promotions available on the site. There was a lot of effort that went into designing such a user friendly betting platform that is very appealing to any player.

Hollywoodbets Mobile Betting

Hollywoodbets, despite being the premier betting site in the country, were one of the last bookies to launch their dedicated betting app. The wait was well worth it as their betting app ticks all the boxes from being super fast and easy to download as well.

The app is a replica of the original site with the added speed and convenience. You can now play all your favourite games like Aviator directly on the app.

The Hollywoodbets app is certainly more suited for betting than the main site especially when it comes to live casino games. The speed of the app makes it perfect for the fast-paced nature of casino games. There is also a data-free version of the app which allows you to play the Aviator game and make pre-match sports bets as well.

This is in stark contrast to the Playabets app which does not offer players a data free version. The one negative of the Hollywoodbets app is that it is not compatible with iOS and Huawei devices, unlike the Betway app which works on all types of devices.

Bonuses & Promotions on Hollywoodbets

Local bettors love nothing more than bonuses and promotions which is one of the reasons why Hollywoodbets South Africa is so popular. The best part of their promotions is that it is spread out among sports and Spina Zonke games.

The major standout feature of Hollywoodbets promotions is that it is constantly updated each month unlike Playabets or Betolimp who seem to have the same promotions for a long time. Here are some of the most appealing promotions on the Hollywoodbets site.

Welcome Bonus

The promo code for Hollywoodbets offers new players a R25 sign up bonus and 50 Free Spins on any Habanero Slot game. This is quite rare as not many local bookies offer a no-deposit bonus. The Betway welcome bonus is larger in value but players must make a deposit and then fulfill wagering requirements before receiving the bonus which can be frustrating.

Soccer Bonus Bonanza

Hollywoodbets offers an odds boost on all multi-bets that have a minimum of 2 selections. Players can earn up to a 30% boost on multi bets with 25+ selections.

Hollywoodbets South Africa Customer Support

Hollywoodbets South Africa has also received rave reviews on their customer support and I can certainly agree with that as I had my queries resolved within a few minutes. Their telephonic support was excellent as the agent took just a minute to assist me with my query. I also used the Live Chat feature and I was assisted within 2 minutes.

Both the options I used were answered by well-trained agents who had superb knowledge of the site.

Hollywoodbets customer support can be contacted through the following methods.

• Live Chat (24/7)
• Telephone: 087 353 7634
• Email: [email protected]

Payment Methods on Hollywoodbets

Let's take a look at some of the payment methods accepted on Hollywoodbets.

Deposit Options

Players on the Hollywoodbets site will be delighted with the payment methods as all the popular options are available. In all, there are over 15 different ways to top up your account. Here is a list of some of the options:

• Credit and debit cards
• Vouchers( OTT, 1Voucher, Blu,EasyLoad, Anytime Voucher)
• HollyTop Up
• Peach Payment
• OZOW
• SID Instant EFT
• Bank transfer
• Payfast
• Zapper

Most of the payment options are quite quick in terms of processing times and reflect in your betting account instantly. The bank transfer could take up to 24 hours depending on the bank you use. Hollywoodbets, like all the other South African betting sites, does not accept Crypto payments as yet.

It has its own betting voucher called HollyTop Up which is available in most retail stores. Hollywoodbets was the first betting site in the country to have its betting voucher which further enhances its innovative outlook to online gambling.

The betting vouchers have a minimum deposit amount of R10 and a maximum amount of R1 000. The bank transfer and OZOW methods have a minimum of R20 and a maximum of R100 000.

These methods along with the vouchers are instant and have minimal fees. It is with great confidence that I can say Hollywoodbets have the most comprehensive range of deposit options.

Options for Withdrawals

The Hollywoodbets ZA withdrawal options are super impressive as they have all possible bases covered. Players can withdraw through the EFT method or they can use the Cellphone Cash Send Option.

There is even an option where you can collect your winnings at Shoprite Retail Stores. This option has a maximum withdrawal amount of R3 000. The Cash Send option is processed within minutes while the EFT option can take between 1 and 24 hours.

Hollywoodbets South Africa Pros and Cons

Hollywoodbets South Africa is one of the oldest betting companies in the country, having started their operations in the 1990s with brick-and-mortar shops. While they are, by far, the most popular bookie in the market thanks to the variety of sports to bet on, fun casino games to play, and year-round bonuses, they still need to make improvements to their mobile app to further solidify their status among punters.

Pros

👍 No deposit welcome bonus

👍 Extensive selections of sports and casino games

👍 Multitude of promotional offers

👍 Android betting app

👍 Live streaming available

👍 Excellent reputation

Cons

⛔ No iOS betting app

⛔ Not very large welcome bonus

Hollywoodbets Sportsbook Final Review

Hollywoodbets ZA was one of the first betting sites that I joined and they have just gotten better each year. They have always had one of the most comprehensive sportsbooks but their Spina Zonke games that have taken the South African betting scene by storm in recent years.

There are hundreds of different games available with new promotions being introduced every month to keep punters excited. The one area that I feel that Hollywoodbets can improve is the size of their Welcome Bonus even though it is a fairly rare no-deposit bonus. Betolimp has a massive R4 000 welcome bonus offer while the Hollywoodbets bonus is just R25.

Hollywoodbets have used their extensive gambling experience to design a site that is perfect to bet on even if you are using the site for the first time. The app has a similar design in that all the bookies' offerings can be accessed from the home screen.

The disappointing part of the app is that it is only compatible with Android devices. iOS and Huawei users can use the Mobi site which does not require any downloading and also has great speed like the app. My recommendation to any punter is to join Hollywoodbets if you want to bet with the best.

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