Hollywoodbets vs Betway — South Africa
Our verdict: Betway earns its place through the basics done well — local payment support is excellent. We verified the licence in the regulator's register and its stated withdrawal times are among the clearer ones.
| Hollywoodbets | Betway | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Licence | KZN Gaming & Betting Board ✓ | Western Cape GRB ✓ |
| Best price share | — | 100% |
| Avg. margin | — | 8.8% |
| Min deposit | R10 | 10 |
| Withdrawal time | 24–72h | 24–48h |
| Payments | Instant EFT, Ozow, 1Voucher, Capitec Pay, Visa | Instant EFT, Ozow, 1Voucher, Capitec Pay, Visa |
| Apps | Android | iOS/Android |
| Find My Best Betting Site | Find My Best Betting Site |
Odds comparison
Odds comparison: we'd point most people to Betway here — it scores 7.9/10 in our rating, Hollywoodbets 7.4/10.
Markets & coverage
Markets & coverage: we'd point most people to Betway here — it scores 8.4/10 in our rating, Hollywoodbets 7.6/10.
Live betting
Live betting: we'd point most people to Betway here — it scores 8.3/10 in our rating, Hollywoodbets 7.5/10.
Payments & payouts
Payments & payouts: both score well in our rating (8.8/10 and 8.6/10) — this one won't decide it.
Withdrawal time
Withdrawal time: both score well in our rating (8.4/10 and 8.2/10) — this one won't decide it.
App & mobile
App & mobile: we'd point most people to Betway here — it scores 8.7/10 in our rating, Hollywoodbets 8.0/10.
Bet Builder
Bet Builder: we'd point most people to Betway here — it scores 7.8/10 in our rating, Hollywoodbets 6.5/10.
Licence & safety
Licence & safety: both score well in our rating (9.0/10 and 8.6/10) — this one won't decide it.
Hollywoodbets — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Great local payment support
- ✓ Payouts arrive fast
- ✓ Polished, easy app
- ✗ No real bet builder
- ✗ Prices rarely top the market
Betway — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Polished, easy app
- ✓ Great local payment support
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✗ Limited streaming coverage