- Bookmaker licence 10110547-021 from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, with further licences in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, as listed on the NGB register.
- Deposits start at R1 with several instant EFT and Capitec Pay options and R10 by card. Branch top-up vouchers and crypto (from R100) are also listed.
- Bank withdrawals are processed on weekdays during banking hours. Hollywoodbets says funds can take 24 to 48 hours to clear, although that help page dates from 2021.
- You can withdraw cash at a branch for amounts under R10,000, subject to the cash the branch has on hand. eWallet and cash-send options are also listed.
- Its helpline is 087 353 7634, and its FAQ page shows the SARGF counselling line, 0800 006 008.
Operator profile · Licensed in several provinces
Hollywoodbets
Hollywoodbets is a Durban bookmaker that started out publishing racecards and now runs retail branches alongside its website. It holds bookmaker licences in several provinces and is the title sponsor of the Durban July.
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Hollywoodbets at a glance
| Feature | Hollywoodbets |
|---|---|
| Licence | |
| Bookmaker licence (NGB register) | Western Cape · 10110547-021, plus KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng✓ |
| Sports offered | |
| Rugby | Yes |
| Football (PSL and international) | Yes |
| Cricket | Yes |
| Horse racing | Yes |
| Tennis | Yes |
| Golf | Yes |
| Betting features | |
| Live (in-play) betting | Yes |
| Cash-out | Yes |
| Bet builder | Yes |
| Live streaming | Yes |
| Payments | |
| Instant EFT | Yes (Ozow, Stitch, Payfast and others)✓ |
| Capitec Pay | Yes✓ |
| Debit or credit card | Yes✓ |
| Prepaid vouchers | Yes (top-up vouchers)✓ |
| Minimum deposit | From R1 with some EFT and Capitec Pay options; R10 by card✓ |
| Withdrawal options | Bank account, eWallet and cash-send options, cash at a branch (under R10,000)✓ |
| Withdrawal time (operator's stated time) | Bank withdrawals processed on weekdays in banking hours, then 24 to 48 hours to clear (help page dated 2021)✓ |
| Mobile and support | |
| Mobile app | Check site |
| Customer support | Helpline 087 353 7634 and email✓ |
| Responsible gambling | |
| Deposit limits | Yes |
| Self-exclusion | Yes |
| Shows the SARGF helpline | Yes✓ |
| Casino-style games (legal status disputed) | |
| Online casino gaming is not licensed in South Africa, and whether bookmakers may offer casino-style games is disputed after a 2025 Supreme Court of Appeal ruling. We list availability only. See casino games at bookmakers. | |
| Casino-style games | Offered |
✓ means we checked it on the operator's own site (licences: the NGB register) on 26 October 2026. Cells without a tick come from our earlier research and have not been re-checked. "Check site" means we could not confirm it. Features change often, so confirm on the operator's site before you sign up. Sources: NGB Verified Operators list; 10bet payment methods page; Hollywoodbets help pages on deposits, withdrawals and FAQs; Sportingbet South Africa homepage and footer; Supabets homepage and footer.
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Yes. When we checked the National Gambling Board's Verified Operators list on 26 October 2026, Hollywoodbets appeared as a licensed bookmaker. Bookmaker licence 10110547-021 from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, with further licences in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, as listed on the NGB register. Licences can change, so check the list yourself before you deposit.
Hollywoodbets lists card payments (from R10), instant EFT through providers such as Ozow, Stitch and Payfast (from R1 to R3), Capitec Pay (from R1), branch top-up vouchers and crypto (from R100). This comes from its help page dated 23 May 2025, so check the cashier for current options.
Hollywoodbets says bank withdrawals are processed on weekdays during banking hours and can take 24 to 48 hours to clear. Weekend requests are handled on Monday. Cash withdrawals at a branch are possible for amounts under R10,000. Your first withdrawal needs FICA verification.
Hollywoodbets links to app downloads from its site, but we could not confirm which phones they support. Check its site before you install anything, and only download apps from Hollywoodbets itself or an official app store.
Licensed SA bookmakers must offer self-exclusion, and most offer deposit limits in the account settings. Set a limit before your first bet. If gambling stops being fun, call the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation on 0800 006 008, free and confidential, 24/7.
Operators change payment methods, apps, support hours and promotions without notice. Check Hollywoodbets's own site before you sign up. How we fund the site and choose which operators to cover is explained on our About page. 18+ only.