Wazdan enters South Africa through Hollywoodbets partnership via Light & Wonder aggregation platform


Milena Yeghiazaryan
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Wazdan enters South Africa through Hollywoodbets partnership via Light & Wonder aggregation platform

Wazdan, the gain-focused developer, has marked its entry into the South African market through an exciting new partnership with leading operator Hollywoodbets, bringing a selection of titles from its established portfolio to players across the country.

The partnership will see Hollywoodbets integrate an initial 10 acclaimed releases via Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform, including 9 Coins™, 9 Coins™ 1000 Edition, 9 Coins™ Grand Gold Edition, Burning Sun™, Hot Slot™: 777 Crown, Hot Slot™ Mystery Jackpot Joker, Magic Spins™, Power of Gods™: Valhalla, Power of Sun™: Svarog and Sizzling Eggs™.

The launch groups a selection of Wazdan’s recognised series and standalone titles, showcasing the breadth of its gaming catalogue and its focus on developing distinctive gameplay experiences for regulated markets worldwide.

Hollywoodbets is one of South Africa’s most established betting and gaming brands, with a strong local presence and deep market knowledge. The partnership gives Wazdan an established route into the region as it continues to broaden its international footprint and build relationships with operators across regulated jurisdictions.

Bekki D’Agata, Commercial Director at Wazdan, said:

South Africa is an exciting addition to our international footprint, and entering the market with Hollywoodbets gives us a strong foundation from which to build. Our approach to expansion is centred on finding the right partners in each market and creating opportunities to bring our content to new audiences. We are looking forward to seeing how our portfolio develops in South Africa and to progress on this landmark step with Hollywoodbets.

Wayde Dorkin, head of product at Hollywoodbets, said:

We are always looking to bring fresh and distinctive content to our live games offering, and Wazdan’s portfolio provides a strong addition to our existing selection. The variety across these titles gives our players access to different gameplay styles and experiences, and we are pleased to introduce Wazdan to our platform as part of our ongoing focus on developing our casino proposition.

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Milena has recently entered the iGaming industry with curiosity, turning the latest industry insights into engaging and accessible content. Passionate about innovation and new opportunities, she enjoys exploring the iGaming world and sharing stories that keep readers informed and up-to-date.