Octoplay Enters South Africa with Hollywoodbets Partnership

Octoplay has entered the African iGaming market for the first time, launching its slot content in South Africa through a partnership with Hollywoodbets. The agreement represents the supplier's debut on the continent and its first collaboration with a South African online operator.

As part of the deal, Hollywoodbets will hold a one-month exclusive distribution window, giving its customers access to Octoplay's slot portfolio before the games become available through other operators in the country.

Hollywoodbets, an established online betting brand in South Africa, has been selected as Octoplay's local launch partner. The expansion follows several market entries by the supplier over the past year, including Michigan, where its games launched with four tier-one operators, Spain through PokerStars and Alberta, where seven tier-one operators offered its content from the first day of the regulated market.

The South African debut also extends Octoplay's geographical reach to a fourth continent in less than four years since its first game launch. The company currently holds approval to operate in 21 regulated jurisdictions: the UK, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Slovakia, Finland, Croatia, Georgia, Malta, Brazil, New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ontario, Alberta and South Africa.

Octoplay's entry comes as suppliers continue to explore opportunities in South Africa's online betting sector. The country's regulated sports betting market has supported the development of operators such as Hollywoodbets, while businesses increasingly look to expand their online content selections.

Ralitsa Georgieva, CEO at Octoplay, said: “Entering South Africa with a month of exclusivity through Hollywoodbets gives our games a proper introduction to players in a market we are new to. South Africa is the latest in a long run of market openings for us this year and the next ones are already underway.”

Wayde Dorkin, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets, said: “Hollywoodbets continues to bring new and fresh games to its players as its online offering grows. Octoplay’s regular release schedule adds exciting new content so we’re thrilled to give our players the first opportunity to experience Octoplay’s games, which will be available exclusively on the Hollywoodbets platform.”