28 August 2025 
2 min 
31 views EvenBet Gaming has gone live with its award-winning online poker platform in partnership with Hollywoodbets, one of the world’s top operators ranked in the prestigious EGR Power 50.
The launch marks one of the first full-scale online poker offerings in Africa, bringing Texas Hold’em during the initial launch and other formats soon to South African players through Hollywoodbets’ trusted platform.
Hollywoodbets, a long-established leader in sports betting and gaming, serves millions of players and continues to expand its portfolio with premium international content. By integrating EvenBet’s cutting-edge technology, the operator reinforces its position as the market leader while setting a new benchmark for poker entertainment in the region.
For EvenBet, this partnership is a significant step in Africa’s fast-growing iGaming landscape, where mobile penetration, advanced digital infrastructure, and strong demand for skill-based games are creating new opportunities.
Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO at EvenBet Gaming:
Partnering with Hollywoodbets to deliver one of Africa’s first fully functional online poker offerings is a landmark moment for us and for the continent. Hollywoodbets’ scale, reputation, and local expertise make them the perfect partner to introduce a world-class poker experience to South African players.
Wayde Dorkin, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets:
This marks an exciting new chapter for us and our players. Bringing world-class online poker action to the local market with the quality and innovation that define Hollywoodbets is a milestone we’re proud of.
