Playson Expands in Africa: Hollywoodbets Launches Six Hold & Win Slots in South Africa

Playson has announced a strategic partnership with Hollywoodbets, one of South Africa’s leading operators, to introduce a selection of its popular Hold & Win slot titles to the regulated market. The collaboration, revealed on July 20, 2026, will see Playson content integrated via Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform, expanding Hollywoodbets’ live games portfolio.

The initial rollout features six high-performing Hold & Win slots: 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. Additional titles are expected to follow in the coming months.

“Partnering with Hollywoodbets represents another important milestone in our African growth strategy. As one of South Africa’s household names, Hollywoodbets offers an outstanding platform through which we can introduce our high-performing portfolio to an even wider audience,” said Blanka Homor, Sales Director at Playson.

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

Wayde Dorkin, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets, expressed enthusiasm about the new addition: “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. 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.”

This partnership underscores Playson’s commitment to expanding its footprint in Africa, while Hollywoodbets strengthens its position as a leading operator in South Africa’s competitive iGaming landscape. The introduction of these Hold & Win slots is expected to attract players seeking dynamic and rewarding gaming experiences.