Octoplay enters South Africa via HollywoodBets deal
Online casino games supplier Octoplay has entered the South African gambling market through an exclusive launch agreement with Hollywoodbets.
The partnership, announced on November 10, marks Octoplay’s first expansion into Africa and gives Hollywoodbets a one-month exclusivity period for the supplier’s casino games.
During that period, South African players will only be able to access Octoplay’s portfolio through the Hollywoodbets platform.
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Octoplay CEO Ralitsa Georgieva said the arrangement would provide the supplier with an opportunity to establish its games in a new market.
“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,” Georgieva said.
“South Africa is the latest in a long run of market openings for us this year, and the next ones are already underway.”
Hollywoodbets Head of Product Wayde Dorkin said the agreement would expand the operator’s online casino offering.
“Hollywoodbets continues to bring new and fresh games to its players as its online offering grows,” he said.
“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.”
The launch follows a series of international expansions for Octoplay, including entries into Michigan, Spain and Alberta.
The iGaming supplier said it is now approved to operate in 21 regulated markets across four continents.
For Hollywoodbets, the agreement provides temporary exclusive access to a new portfolio of casino games as competition for South African online gambling customers continues.
The companies did not disclose financial terms or the number of games included in the initial launch.
