Sportingbet vs Hollywoodbets — South Africa
Our verdict: What stands out about Sportingbet is that prices are competitive without hunting. The licence is on the regulator's register and the withdrawal terms it publishes leave little room for surprises.
| Sportingbet | Hollywoodbets | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Licence | Western Cape GRB ✓ | KZN Gaming & Betting Board ✓ |
| Best price share | 39% | — |
| Avg. margin | 5.0% | — |
| Min deposit | 10 | R10 |
| Withdrawal time | 0–24h | 24–72h |
| Payments | Instant EFT, Ozow, Visa | Instant EFT, Ozow, 1Voucher, Capitec Pay, Visa |
| Apps | iOS/Android | Android |
| Find My Best Betting Site | Find My Best Betting Site |
Odds comparison
Odds comparison: both score well in our rating (7.6/10 and 7.4/10) — this one won't decide it.
Markets & coverage
Markets & coverage: both score well in our rating (7.9/10 and 7.6/10) — this one won't decide it.
Live betting
Live betting: both score well in our rating (7.8/10 and 7.5/10) — this one won't decide it.
Payments & payouts
Payments & payouts: we'd point most people to Hollywoodbets here — it scores 8.8/10 in our rating, Sportingbet 8.0/10.
Withdrawal time
Withdrawal time: both score well in our rating (8.2/10 and 7.7/10) — this one won't decide it.
App & mobile
App & mobile: both score well in our rating (8.0/10 and 7.8/10) — this one won't decide it.
Bet Builder
Bet Builder: we'd point most people to Sportingbet here — it scores 7.2/10 in our rating, Hollywoodbets 6.5/10.
Licence & safety
Licence & safety: both score well in our rating (8.6/10 and 8.4/10) — this one won't decide it.
Sportingbet — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Great local payment support
- ✓ Polished, easy app
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✗ No real bet builder
- ✗ Limited streaming coverage
Hollywoodbets — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Great local payment support
- ✓ Payouts arrive fast
- ✓ Polished, easy app
- ✗ No real bet builder
- ✗ Prices rarely top the market