Hollywoodbets has introduced a new online poker solution in South Africa through a partnership with EvenBet Gaming. The agreement brings one of the first fully functional online poker platforms to the local igaming market.
The launch integrates EvenBet’s technology into Hollywoodbets’ existing platform, initially offering players access to Texas Hold’em, with additional formats expected to follow. The move adds poker to Hollywoodbets’ wider portfolio of sports betting and casino products already available to customers in the region.
Hollywoodbets is established as a leading betting operator in South Africa, while EvenBet Gaming develops online poker and gaming software solutions for international markets. The deal provides EvenBet with an entry point into Africa, a region identified by suppliers as having long-term growth potential for igaming due to increasing mobile penetration and rising demand for interactive games.
The collaboration forms part of EvenBet’s wider strategy to expand in regulated and emerging jurisdictions by supplying operators with tailored technology solutions.
Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO at EvenBet Gaming, said: “Partnering with Hollywoodbets to deliver one of Africa’s first fully functional online poker offerings is a landmark moment for us and for the continent.
“Hollywoodbets’ scale, reputation, and deep local expertise make them the perfect partner to introduce a world-class poker experience to South African players. We are confident that this launch will ignite a new era for online poker in the region.”
Wayde Dorkin, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets, said: “Hollywoodbets is proud to introduce our first full-fledged online poker experience. This marks an exciting new chapter for us and our players, bringing world-class online poker action to the local market with the quality, innovation, and trust that have made Hollywoodbets a household name.
“We’re confident this launch will set a new standard for the product in South Africa.”
