Partnership brings one of Africa\u2019s first full-scale online poker platforms to market leader Hollywoodbets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Press release.- EvenBet Gaming <\/strong>has launched its pioneering poker platform with Hollywoodbets<\/strong>, one of South Africa\u2019s largest and most reputable betting brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The agreement sees EvenBet\u2019s award-winning technology integrated into Hollywoodbets\u2019 market-leading offering, marking one of the first fully functional online poker services on the African continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The newly launched poker platform will feature a variety of formats, starting with the most popular, Texas Hold\u2019em.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hollywoodbets has been serving players in South Africa for decades, standing at the forefront of the industry with a comprehensive portfolio of online games and sports betting content from the world\u2019s leading providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The partnership represents a major milestone for EvenBet in Africa, a market with significant long-term growth potential. With increasing mobile penetration, improving technological infrastructure, and rising player demand for skill-based games, the region is primed for the expansion of online poker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This latest agreement underscores EvenBet\u2019s commitment to entering high-potential markets, where it equips leading operators with innovative solutions that drive player engagement and revenue growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dmitry Starostenkov<\/strong>, CEO at EvenBet Gaming, said: \u201cPartnering with Hollywoodbets to deliver one of Africa\u2019s first fully functional online poker offerings is a landmark moment for us and for the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHollywoodbets\u2019 scale, reputation, and deep local expertise make them the perfect partner to introduce a world-class poker experience to South African players. We are confident that this launch will ignite a new era for online poker in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wayde Dorkin<\/strong>, head of product at Hollywoodbets, said: \u201cHollywoodbets is proud to introduce our first full-fledged online poker experience. This marks an exciting new chapter for us and our players, bringing world-class online poker action to the local market with the quality, innovation, and trust that have made Hollywoodbets a household name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019re confident this launch will set a new standard for the product in South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Partnership brings one of Africa\u2019s first full-scale online poker platforms to market leader Hollywoodbets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":7390,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":true,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"EvenBet Gaming has partnered with Hollywoodbets, a prominent South African operator, to launch one of Africa's first full-scale online poker platforms. 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