Wazdan, known for its focus on game development, has officially entered the South African market through a new partnership with prominent gaming operator Hollywoodbets. This collaboration will allow Hollywoodbets to offer an initial selection of 10 popular games from Wazdan's extensive portfolio to players in South Africa.
The titles set for integration via Light & Wonder's aggregation platform include 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™. This launch highlights a mix of Wazdan’s well-regarded series and standalone games, emphasizing its commitment to delivering unique gaming experiences across regulated markets.
Hollywoodbets stands out as one of South Africa's leading betting and gaming brands, renowned for its strong local presence and extensive market knowledge. This partnership provides Wazdan with a strategic entry point into the region, helping the company expand its international reach and strengthen ties with operators in regulated markets.
Bekki D’Agata, Wazdan's Commercial Director, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “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, the head of product at Hollywoodbets, also commented on the collaboration, saying, “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.
