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Hollywoodbets Review

The story of Hollywoodbets dates back to the mid 1980s with a small company, Winning Form, that provided horse racing cards to enthusiastic punters. The next logical step was to open its own retail betting shop which launched in Durban in 2000. Throughout the following years, the Hollywood Group (as it had become known) continued expanding its chain of outlets which now are spread across multiple provinces in the country. 

In 2006, Hollywoodbets.net was launched. This was the Group’s first step into the world of online betting and three years later it added a specific mobile platform, to serve the growing demand of mobile punters in South Africa. 

Hollywoodbets online is licenced and regulated by the Gauteng Gambling Board, thus providing punters with a safe betting environment. It’s built a reputation for offering some truly remarkable promos, so let’s take a look to see what’s available.

Hollywoodbets Review: Our Opinion

Quite honestly, you don’t survive in this industry for as long as Hollywoodbets has without giving punters what they want.

Other than the (pre-match) betting interface, which we found a little sub-par, the overall package offered here is good. You have both sports and lotto games, tote betting, generous promotions and fast payouts. The addition of live streaming is an extra bonus. Why don’t you take a look at Hollywoodbets and claim your free R25 bonus plus 50 free spins?

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Hollywoodbets Verdict

Why punters bet with Hollywoodbets:

Pros

✔ Regular bonuses and promotions
✔ Lots of tote betting options
✔ Live sports streaming
✔ Quick bet function of mobile site
✔ Licenced and regulated

Cons

✘ Platform is not as user-friendly as others
✘ Limited market depth in some areas
✘ No native mobile app
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Hollywoodbets Odds & Markets

The total number of sports available for betting is a little less than Sportingbet and Sunbet offer, but it’s still respectable. Currently, there are 21 categories listed. Here is a full list:

Horse RacingSoccerTennisRugbyCricket
GolfAmerican Football Baseball Basketball Field Hockey
CyclingDartsFutsalIce HockeyMMA
Motor SportsSnookerVolleyballFloorballBandy

Do you get good value betting on this site? 

Event / Betting Market
Hollywoodbets
G-Bets
Sportingbet
Soccer: EPL - Leicester Vs Watford. Leicester win1.251.251.20
Soccer: La Liga - Getafe Vs Espanyol. Getafe win1.451.451.50
Golf: Hero Challenge. P. Reed outright win3.50-3.50
Snooker: The Masters. Ronnie O’Sullivan outright win3.003.003.00
Boxing: Wilder Vs Tyson Fury. Fury to win1.151.201.30

Judging by our Hollywoodbets review comparison sample, the odds are competitive here. However, from our knowledge, we know that bookmakers’ prices float around, so they balance out fairly even over a prolonged period.

Hollywoodbets Football Betting Tips

With more than 120 league and cup competitions from all over the world, there are plenty of soccer betting options to savour. Europe’s big 5 leagues head the menu followed by South Africa, the Champions League, Europa League and then all of the remaining countries.

Game selection is once again all done in the menu, so it’s just a matter of refining the list down to the fixture you want. The number of betting markets is outstanding for the main games. There are hundreds of options covering markets like match winner, first half score, BTTS, odd/even goals, multi goals, cards, penalties and many more. Our Hollywoodbets review did notice that the range of betting options drops away if you want to bet on matches involving lesser-known teams. For instance, games from the Syria League only had match result and double chance markets to bet on. 

Another area worth looking at are the price boosts and enhanced trebles. These aren’t daily but you do get a few each week. Also in the exotics section, you can bet on Soccer Pot and Soccer Special which are both pooled betting markets. It’s another method of winning lots of money from only a R1 stake. 

Hollywoodbets soccer


Hollywoodbets Horse Racing Betting Tips & more

With the Hollywood Group starting out in horse racing, it comes as little surprise that this bookmaker has comprehensive coverage in this area. Punters can choose between local races or bet on a meeting from overseas - in countries such as the UK, Australia, Singapore, UAE and the United States.

When you click on horse racing from the menu, a list of the countries drops down. After selecting a country, a list of the day’s race meetings, Mixa Jackpots and futures appears. You can then click on the track name (for example: Turffontein) and the menu will expand further to show individual races, or you can hit the ‘+’ and all the races from that meeting will load in the centre of the page. 

At the top you must select your bet type. This varies according to the country with the most options, such as win/place, swinger, exacta, trifecta, double, quartet, jackpot, pick 3, pick 6 and place accumulator being reserved for local races. You still get tote betting on international races but it’s not as comprehensive. The display is rather unique to Hollywoodbets but once you have placed a couple of bets, it becomes easy to use.

Other Sports

Punters seeking something other than racing and soccer will find quite a lot of action in the other sports. If you like betting on tennis, you have ITF, ATP, WTA and numerous challenger events to get stuck in to. Cricket has the local Mzansi Super League on top of the Big Bash and plenty of international matches as well.

Betting of US sports is always popular and Hollywoodbets doesn’t disappoint with its coverage of basketball, American football, baseball and ice hockey. Golf, darts, snooker and volleyball each have multiple events. In terms of betting markets, there are certainly enough for the high-end matchups, but they can be limited if you want to have a punt on something more obscure. 


Hollywoodbets Live Betting

From the old-fashioned look of the pre-match betting interface, you are transported to a fresh, modern platform when you click on the live betting tab. It offers live betting on tennis, cricket, soccer, rugby, ice hockey, NFL, basketball, baseball and volleyball among others. 

Overall, the market depth is good. Each event has multiple betting opportunities with some being more packed than others. In addition to the stylish user-friendly interface, Hollywoodbets has a live streaming service. You can watch soccer, volleyball, tennis and basketball live. You do need to place a bet  to watch the action, which is fair enough in our opinion.

Hollywoodbets live streaming


Hollywoodbets Website and Login

There’s nothing stand out about Hollywoodbets’ website but that is the whole point. To many it might look a touch out-of-date, yet it’s actually powered by quite recent SyX software. This was developed by Betting Entertainment Technology (B.E.T.), with the aim being for it to run on low-end hardware in locations where internet connectivity isn’t the best. 

Ultimately, the website functions effectively. The sports’ index menu is in drop-down format which saves loading extra pages whilst searching for the particular event or market you’re after. This makes navigating your way around very easy. In addition to the numerous Hollywoodbets promotions, which include an FICA bonus of R25 as a free bet, refer a friend, an accumulator boost and the stunning R1 million horse racing offer, you can also enjoy:

Same Match Bet Builder

A couple of other bookmakers offer this same product but under a different name. For example, it’s called Build-A-Bet at Sportingbet. Regardless of the title, the mechanics are the same. It is an accumulator created from just one football match. You select the different markets which you want to bet on, and add them to your accumulator ticket and Hollywoodbets gives you a total price so you can get your money in the game.

Form Guide

When you click this tab, it takes you to https://www.winningform.co.za/ where you can login with your Hollywoodbets account details. This is the modern version on the race cards - the business which started it all. For horse racing punters, having access to this website and the wealth of data, predictions and race tips is a fantastic perk of betting at this site.

Hollywoodbets Register

Lotto games

Hollywoodbets provides lucky numbers and bet games. These are lotto games in which players can win huge jackpots from very small stakes. Lucky numbers games are based on national lottery draws held throughout the world. The balls which are drawn serve as the official numbers for the game. As a player, you are betting at fixed odds against the bookmaker.

Bet games are very similar, with these being local lottery draws hosted and streamed live by Bet Games Africa. Hollywoodbets has two variants: Lucky 5 and Lucky 7. There are a wide range of different betting options available for each. As they are also fixed odds, it pays to check the payouts for the different bets against other bookmakers to make sure you get the best value. We analysed a few markets for you below:


Event /  Betting Market
Hollywoodbets
Sportingbet
Sunbet
Bet.co.za
(L5) Select 1 ball that will drop5.805.805.505.80
(L5) Select 2 balls that will drop49.049.049.049.0
(L7) Select 1 ball that will drop4.704.704.504.70
(L7) At least 1 of the 7 balls picked will drop0.140.25-0.25


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Hollywoodbets Mobile App

Mobile players do not have to download any apps to start betting here because the Hollywoodbets mobile site is completely web-based. It is a customised platform, https://m.hollywoodbets.net, specific for portable devices. 

Overall, we found it to be user-friendly. The homepage has a slider menu with the featured action and a main menu underneath displaying everything else. There is a quick bet function for mobile players with preselected stakes ranging from R1 up to R100. This makes placing bets easier and faster than on the desktop. No corners have been cut in regards to what is offered. You have all the same pre-match and live betting matches and markets. Live streaming is available on your mobile and it uses Thawte SSL certificates, so you know that it’s totally safe for banking and exchanging other sensitive data.


Hollywoodbets Withdrawals and Deposits

It’s easy to fund your account and withdraw your winnings using one of the following methods:

  • Cash Deposits
  • Direct ETFs
  • Top Up Voucher
  • Visa 
  • Mastercard
  • Bank Transfers

A distinct advantage Hollywoodbets has is that punters can collect their winnings direct from a retail shop once the bet has been settled. Online withdrawals are done via EFT, meaning you should receive your money within 2 working days from the time of your request.


Hollywoodbets Customer Service

You can use various social media platform to communicate with this betting site, or you can contact Hollywoodbets customer service team direct via:

  • Live chat: not available
  • Email: hwhelpline@hollywoodbets.net  
  • Telephone: 087 353 7634 or WhatsApp: 076 811 6212   

Hollywoodbets FAQs

Is Hollywoodbets mobile registration easy?

Yes. Simply click on our link: https://m.hollywoodbets.net/ and fill in the required details to open an account. The entire process only takes a couple of minutes.
 

Is there a Hollywoodbets bonus?

Yes. You get R25 free when you sign up as well as 50 free spins.

Can I claim the Hollywoodbets promotion offers?

Most players are entitled to claim the promotions, but to be certain you are eligible, please check the terms and conditions on the website.

Is the Hollywoodbets site legal?

Completely. It holds a valid online bookmaker’s licence and multiple other licences for its retail shops.

Is there a Hollywoodbets WhatsApp number?

Yes, there is. We’ve listed it for you above with the other contact details.


Facts and Figures

Payment Methods:
    MastercardVISANetellerBank WireCheque
Available Countries:
    South Africa

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