DATA.BET partners with Hollywoodbets to launch esports betting in South Africa

DATA.BET has signed a partnership with Hollywoodbets to add esports betting to the South African operator’s offering, the companies said in a press release.

Under the agreement, Hollywoodbets will integrate DATA.BET’s esports betting technology and services, including a Single Page Application (iFrame), Odds Feed, Bet Builder, Widgets and Streaming, alongside managed risk management and trading.

DATA.BET said the offering provides Hollywoodbets customers with “770+ markets across 30+ disciplines and more than 10,000 events each month,” including coverage of CS2, Dota 2, Valorant, League of Legends and Rainbow Six, among other titles. The supplier also said it targets market availability of “above 90%” and system uptime of “99.99%.”

"This partnership is about giving Hollywoodbets a complete esports product they can launch with confidence. The iFrame removes integration complexity, and with risk management and trading on our side, they get strong margins and a consistent user experience from day one," said Otto Bonning, Head of Sales at DATA.BET. "Esports is an emerging vertical in South Africa, and we're aligned with Hollywoodbets on a clear roadmap to grow it together."

Wayde Dorkin, head of product at Hollywoodbets, said: “At Hollywoodbets, our focus is on continuously evolving our product offering. The launch of esports is an important milestone for us, given that the category has become a major part of the global sports and entertainment landscape. Through our partnership with DATA.BET, we are able to bring customers a comprehensive esports experience featuring extensive tournament coverage, live streaming, in-depth statistics, and a wide range of betting markets."