Hollywoodbets Review & Odds

South Africa's biggest bookmaker · Founded 1999

Hollywoodbets is the most popular betting brand in South Africa with a massive presence both online and in retail shops across the country. Known for their purple branding and user-friendly mobile experience, they cover every PSL match, all major rugby, cricket, and their Lucky Numbers product is a cultural phenomenon. They're licensed by the Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and Western Cape gambling boards.

What Hollywoodbets Gets Right

+Biggest range of PSL and SA sports markets
+Excellent mobile app with low data usage
+R25 free bet on signup — no deposit needed
+Competitive horse racing odds — often the best in SA
+Huge retail presence if you prefer in-person betting

Where They Fall Short

-Desktop site can feel cluttered
-Cash out only available on soccer mobile
-Odds margins slightly higher than some competitors (~4.5%)

Quick Facts

Odds Rating

Good — competitive on SA sports, excellent on horse racing

Best For

PSL betting, horse racing, Lucky Numbers

Licences

Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape Gambling Boards

Founded

1999

Current Hollywoodbets Odds

Live odds from Hollywoodbets compared against other SA bookmakers. Green = best price available.

PSL Premiership

Richards Bay

Polokwane City

15:00

Today

Home

Draw

Away

Currie Cup

15:00

Today

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollywoodbets legit in South Africa?

Yes. Hollywoodbets is licensed by the Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape Gambling Boards. They are a legal, regulated bookmaker operating in South Africa.

How do Hollywoodbets odds compare?

Good — competitive on SA sports, excellent on horse racing. Use GrootmanOdds to compare Hollywoodbets odds against other SA bookmakers on every match — the best price is always highlighted in green.

What is Hollywoodbets best for?

PSL betting, horse racing, Lucky Numbers. Biggest range of PSL and SA sports markets.