Wazdan Expands Into South African Market Through Strategic Partnership With Hollywoodbets

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on October 16, 2026
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Wazdan Expands Into South African Market Through Strategic Partnership With Hollywoodbets
Key Takeaways
⏱ 2 min read
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South African Market Entry — Wazdan has marked its official entry into South Africa via a partnership with Hollywoodbets
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Initial Game Launch — The integration features 10 acclaimed releases, including 9 Coins, Burning Sun, Magic Spins, and Sizzling Eggs
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Aggregation Partner — Content is delivered to Hollywoodbets through Light & Wonder’s established aggregation platform
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International Growth — The agreement provides Wazdan with an established route into a key regulated African jurisdiction
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Executive Insights — Magdalena Wojdyla and Wayde Dorkin highlight the strategic importance of expanding localized player experiences

Game developer Wazdan has officially entered the regulated South African iGaming market through a new partnership with prominent operator Hollywoodbets.

Bringing acclaimed slot portfolios to South African players

Facilitated via Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform, the collaboration brings an initial selection of 10 acclaimed slot titles to players across the region.

The initial rollout introduces 10 distinct titles from Wazdan’s recognized series and standalone games to Hollywoodbets players. The integrated selection features 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. By partnering with Hollywoodbets, one of the region’s most established betting brands, Wazdan secures a strong foothold to broaden its international footprint across regulated global jurisdictions.

Executive commentary

Magdalena Wojdyla, Head of Account Management for Europe at Wazdan, stated:

“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.”

Wojdyla added:

“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, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets, commented:

“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.”

Dorkin further noted:

“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.”

Dimitri Dimitrov

Dimitri is an iGaming expert with nearly a decade of experience and a knack for crafting content that speaks directly to the iGaming crowd. He understands affiliate marketing, player psychology, and search algorithms, which enables him to write engaging, data-driven articles.

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Magdalena Wojdyla, Head of Account Management for Europe at Wazdan · Official Body Primary
"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."
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