Full review of Hollywoodbets: one of the most popular bookmakers in South Africa

Lucky Numbers

There is no doubt one of the greatest additions to the online betting sites has been Lucky Numbers.

It is important to note that this is different to the Lotto, in that it’s not where you pick 6 numbers, and you get paid out if 3 come up.

If you bet 3 numbers (say 7,13 and 36) to come up in the SA Lotto, then those three numbers have to come up. If only one or two numbers you selected come up, it is a losing bet.

Lucky Number has many different bets that you can make like Ball Colours that will be drawn  and Under/Over Totals

Live betting

Live betting has revolutionised present day betting with punters now being able to bet while the match is being played. Hollywoodbets has certainly capitalised on this aspect of gambling.

First, the number of match events someone can bet on has expanded tenfold. Hollywoodbets has markets available for live betting 24/7 on various sports. With the ability to place bets during a game, people can bet on things such as the halftime score or the number of fouls during a game.

Second, the frequency of betting has changed because the odds are constantly changing during play. Live bettors can respond to the changing nature of the game and adapt their betting strategies.

Football betting

There is no competition with Hollywoodbets and any other bookie when it comes to football betting.

They have betting markets from over 60 football leagues from around the world so you can be assured that competitive football from around the world is available.

Hollywoodbets love for the beautiful game is evidenced by their sponsorship of teams in the English Premiership and La Liga.

They also offer punters odds boosters on all multi bets on football. The more selections you make the higher the odds boost. Eg If you have ten teams on your bet slip, then your odds boost is 10%.

Their in depth betting markets for the major European football leagues and our local PSL are second to none. They have exceptional odds on these matches and best of all the markets are available well before matchday. 

Cricket betting

Hollywoodbets have a variety of different features that will make your cricket betting experience much more enjoyable and worthwhile.

The most important aspect is the wide range of betting markets supported by the present day cricket betting industry. You will have access to a whole slew of cricket leagues from all over the globe and be able to pick and choose between the best matches currently played.

Not only do you have access to a large number of cricket events to bet on, but you will also be able to look at the statistics from previous matches.

They have all the major T20 leagues from around the globe well covered from the IPL to the Big Bash League. They will also have extensive markets for our very own T20 League which will feature stars from all the major cricket playing countries.

Rugby betting

Rugby will always have a huge betting market in this country as it is home to the three-time world champions Springboks.

South Africa is a rugby crazy country and their passion for the sport is reflected in the sheer number of punters betting on the oval ball sport.

Hollywoodbets have sufficient coverage of rugby but the one gripe we have is that the handicap markets are only available a day before the match.

They have extensive coverage and markets available for all international and local rugby. Both the XV-man game and the Seven’s rugby is covered by Hollywoodbets and their odds are among the best on the online betting scene.

It is also pleasing to note that leagues like the French Top 14 and the New Zealand domestic competitions are also covered.

Horse Racing betting

Hollywoodbets started their business back in the days when the only form of legal betting in the country was horse racing so it comes as no surprise they have the best coverage and more importantly best odds when it comes to horse racing.

The biggest horse racing event in the country is undoubtedly the July Handicap and that race is now known as the Hollywoodbets July handicap which is pretty extraordinary. It shows this bookies power and reputation in the horse racing market.

This reputation was built on decades long experience in the horse racing field. Hollywoodbets have races from both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere covered on a daily basis.

This is the dream bookie for all you horse racing punters out there.

eSports

Hollywoodbets has established itself as the destination for South African eSports fans to enjoy betting on the best events from across the world.

Whether you prefer MOBA titles like League of Legends and DotA or you like the fast-paced action CS:GO, you can rest assured knowing that Hollywoodbets will be offering pre-match as well as live betting on a comprehensive list of events from across the world.

Local growth within the eSports industry has even seen pre-match betting being offered on local events. Betting was made available locally and internationally for last year’s DGL Masters at Age.

The Hollywoodbets eSports offering continues to grow month to month with more events and markets being added all the time.

As it stands, punters can bet on two-way and three-way markets as well as tournament outrights.

Casino

With such a massive selection of Casino Games available at Hollywoodbets, it can often be a pretty daunting task for a new player to choose a game to try out.

With some games being  more complicated like Deal or No Deal and Mega Ball than others, selecting a game that is difficult to understand can often be an off-putting experience. This is the reason that they also have all the old favourites like Roulette, Blackjack and Aviator available.

The games are powered by internationally acclaimed Evolution Gaming. There are a wide range of both table and slot games that punters can play.

The speed of the Hollywoodbets site makes it ideal for live games. 

Welcome Bonus

New players are welcomed to Hollywoodbets with a great double welcome bonus. They are given a R25 sign up bonus that does not require a deposit and they are also given 50 free spins on Habanero slots. 

To claim your R25 bonus, all you need to do is complete your FICA verification and your account will be credited with the R25 bonus 

R4.5 Spina Sonke Packpot

2333 lucky players at Hollywoodbets will get the opportunity to share a guaranteed R4.5 million with the grand prize winner netting an incredible R150000.

Refer a Friend Bonus

You will receive a R50 bonus for every friend that you successfully refer to register at Hollywoodbets. There is no limit to the number of friends that you can refer to Hollywoodbets.

Soccer Bonus Bonanza

The more selections you make the higher the odds boost. Eg. If you have ten teams on your bet slip, then your odds boost is 10%.

Deposit options 

Here are some of the most popular deposit options at Hollywoodbets.

• OZOW-Instant EFT
  This method has become the most popular method to players that have a banking app. Once you click on this option; a small pop screen will open which will give you the option of deposit amount, you enter the desired amount and, it will show you this message on the screen “Generating deposit request” and will give you a list of a few South African banks, choose your bank of choice, then the login page of the chosen bank appears. You can put your ID and password and finish the transaction process. This method instantly reflects in your account.
• Bank Transfer
  One of the older payment methods available at almost all online sports betting sites, bank transfer is a good way to go ahead to pay for sports betting or get your payouts directly to your bank account, but shoddy when it comes to charging a fee for processing as well as actually using your bank account details in the long run. This option could take up to 24 hours to reflect in your betting account.
• OTT Voucher
  The third option on deposit request is ‘OTT Voucher’ choose this option and then click on submit button, it will show you this message on the screen “Generating deposit request” and will open the ‘one voucher pop up screen here you need to put ‘Voucher Code’ and your mobile number and click the ‘submit button’. This method instantly reflects in your account.
• 1 Voucher
  Another option on deposit request is ‘1 Voucher’ choose this option and then click on submit button, it will show you this message on the screen “Generating deposit request” and will open the ‘one voucher pop up screen here you need to put ‘Voucher Code’ and your mobile number and click the ‘submit button’. This method instantly reflects in your account.
• Peach Payments
  This option is also instant and can only be completed with a credit card. Its is also to be noted that you can only use a credit card that matches with the name of the Hollywoodbets account holder otherwise this transaction will be flagged as fraudulent. 

Read more about withdrawals: How to withdraw funds from Hollywoodbets

Hollywoodbet betslip

There are many other fancy features available at Hollywoodbets and we will briefly discuss some of them now.