Playson Expands in South Africa with Hollywoodbets

South Africa.- 21 July 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Playson has expanded its presence in South Africa through a new partnership with Hollywoodbets. The agreement will bring a selection of the supplier’s top-performing titles to the local operator’s platform.

News Details

The integration will be completed through Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform, supporting the distribution of Playson content within South Africa’s regulated market.

The initial portfolio will include titles such as Coin Strike: Hold and Win, Thunder Coins: Hold and Win, Thunder Coins XXL: Hold and Win, Diamonds Power: Hold and Win, Energy Coins: Hold and Win and 3 Carts of Gold: Hold and Win, among others.

The rollout will enable Hollywoodbets to expand its online casino library with games developed for regulated jurisdictions, while increasing the availability of Playson content to South African players.

Industry Context

South Africa has emerged as one of Africa’s fastest-growing iGaming jurisdictions and an increasingly important reference point for the continent’s online casino and sports betting sectors.

The partnership forms part of Playson’s wider regional growth strategy, which combines direct operator agreements with distribution through aggregation platforms.

Statements

Hollywoodbets Head of Product Wayde Dorkin said:

“Playson’s portfolio has earned an excellent reputation for delivering engaging gameplay and consistent results across regulated markets, making it a valuable addition to our product offering.”

He added:

“We are always looking to enhance the entertainment experience available to our players, and we are delighted to welcome a selection of Playson’s top-performing titles to the Hollywoodbets platform.”

Playson Sales Director Blanka Homor stated:

“We are confident our games will resonate strongly with players, and we look forward to building a successful long-term partnership together.”

Next Steps or Impact

The collaboration will strengthen Playson’s local position and allow Hollywoodbets to diversify its casino offering with a new selection of slots. Both companies will seek to develop a long-term relationship and gradually expand the catalogue available in South Africa.

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