South African betting operator Hollywoodbets has integrated DATA.BET’s technology to launch its esports betting platform. The partnership provides players with access to over 770 markets across 30 competitive gaming disciplines.
Platform Capabilities and Market Coverage
The agreement grants the operator access to a complete esports ecosystem, including a Single Page Application, odds feed, bet builder, and streaming capabilities. DATA.BET manages the risk and trading services behind the scenes, maintaining system uptime at 99.99 percent and market availability above 90 percent. The platform features more than 10,000 events monthly, covering major titles such as CS2, Dota 2, Valorant, League of Legends, and Rainbow Six.
Strategic Expansion
Otto Bonning, head of sales at DATA.BET, noted that the partnership aligns with a roadmap to grow the vertical in South Africa. He stated that the iFrame solution removes integration complexity while ensuring strong margins. Wayde Dorkin, head of product at Hollywoodbets, described the launch as a milestone, highlighting the inclusion of live streaming and in-depth statistics for customers.
This collaboration marks a significant step in DATA.BET’s expansion into the African market.
Hollywoodbets is an established brand in the region, known for sponsorships of the Sharks and Dolphins rugby teams. The operator maintains a strong presence across both retail and online channels, focusing on mobile-first execution and product breadth.