Hollywoodbets (Hollywood Sportsbook Holdings): who it is and what it owns

Durban-based bookmaker that grew from a racing publisher into South Africa's largest retail and online betting brand. Through Hollywood Sportsbook Holdings it bought Gold Circle in 2025 and runs KZN and Western Cape racing as Race Coast.

OwnershipPrivate (South African, family-founded; Durban)
HeadquartersZA
Gambling brands2 gambling brands · 2 websites in total
Operating companies3
Regulator fines0
Last checked15 Oct 2026

Gambling brands of Hollywoodbets (Hollywood Sportsbook Holdings)

NameWebsiteLicensesOwner proof
Hollywoodbetshollywoodbets.netSouth Africa Western Cape — WCGRBverified
Race Coastracecoast.co.zaSouth Africa Western Cape — WCGRBreported

Operating companies and licenses

CompanyWhereLicenses
Hollywood Sportsbook Western Cape (Pty) LtdZA-WCSouth Africa Western Cape — WCGRB
Hollywood Sportsbook Gauteng (Pty) LtdZA-GPSouth Africa Gauteng — GGB
Race Coast Western Cape (Pty) LtdZA-WCSouth Africa Western Cape — WCGRB

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