Wazdan has officially entered the South African market via a new partnership with Hollywoodbets, a prominent operator in the region. This collaboration will enable Hollywoodbets to integrate an initial selection of ten popular games from Wazdan’s portfolio through Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform. The games included are 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 titles selected represent a mix of Wazdan’s well-known series as well as standalone offerings, emphasizing the diversity of gameplay experiences the company aims to provide within regulated markets worldwide.
As one of South Africa’s leading betting and gaming brands, Hollywoodbets possesses a robust local presence and extensive market insight. This partnership opens up a significant route for Wazdan as it seeks to expand its global reach and enhance relationships with operators in regulated territories.
Bekki D’Agata, Commercial Director at Wazdan, remarked, “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 centered 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, added, “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.
