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This Saturday, the country’s top performing horses will come flying out of the gates at South Africa’s premier horse racing event, the Vodacom Durban July.

Heading to the Vodacom Durban July would usually mean donning your finest attire and being in fine feather, but this year will obviously be a rather different affair.

COVID-19 protocols have meant that access to the track has been restricted for the time being. The good news, though, is that your heart will still be aflutter from cheering on your favourite horse from the comfort of your own home.

Better yet, Hollywoodbets is back with another fantastic bonus offer to celebrate the occasion.

All deposits made between now and July 4, 2021, will get a 15% bonus, so you are already off to a winning start.

The offer is valid up to a maximum deposit of R20 000, with a R3 000 bonus.

The bonus can be used on Sports, Lucky Numbers, and Horse Racing, excluding Live Games and Spina Zonke with Ts and Cs applying.

Once you’ve placed your bet, you’ll be able to follow the action on DStv Supersport 4 from 1PM, as well as on Tellytrack, DStv channel 249.

In addition, Hollywoodbets is also giving punters the chance to win a brand-new Golf 8 GTI, as well as a share of R200 000 in betting vouchers, for those who bet R20 or more on horse racing.

That offer is valid until July 31, 2021, with the draw taking place on August 1, 2021.

In other words, you can walk away smiling even when your horse comes in second or lower.

Here’s a full list of those terms and conditions for the 15% bonus:

1. The 15% Vodacom Durban July bonus promotion will run on all deposits made between 00:01 on Thursday, 24 June 2021 to 23:59 on Sunday, 4 July 2021 (“the promotional period”).
2. The promotion is valid for Hollywoodbets account holders only.
3. A 15% bonus will be awarded on all deposits, subject to point 4, made during the promotional period. This is termed “Bonus funds”.

• Bonus funds can only be used for betting on Sports, Horse racing and Lucky Numbers;
• Bonus funds + available funds = Total Funds and will display in your ‘’Balance Wallet’’;
• Available funds (Total funds excluding bonus funds) will display in your ‘’Available Wallet’’;
• Only Available funds will be used on all 3rd party games (Spina Zonke, Betgames Africa, Live Games by Ezugi / Evolution, Aviator, Live Instant Win, Jika Sports, Golden Race Live Games and Same match Betbuilder), Open bets and Exotic bets;
• You will not be able to use Bonus funds on 3rd party games;
• You are able to withdraw any funds displaying in your ‘’Available Wallet’’.

1. The 15% bonus is only applicable on deposits up to a total sum of R20 000. Once the maximum bonus of R3 000 is credited, no further deposits above R20 000 will qualify for any bonus.

• Further deposits will not attract a bonus where bonus funds have been forfeited (see points 8; 9; 10).

1. Bonuses will be credited to the account once Hollywoodbets has received the deposit and confirmation of the deposit from the relevant payment provider.
2. If the participant’s bonus is not credited within 24 hours, the participant must send an email to deposit@hollywoodbets.net, with “Vodacom Durban July 15% bonus promotion” in the subject line, along with their Hollywoodbets account number, the method of depositing and amount deposited.
3. Participants must be over the age of 18 and have an active Hollywoodbets account in order to participate in the promotion.
4. The amount deposited and bonus credited cannot be wagered on both/all markets in the same event. This includes betting on Lucky Numbers (High/Low), Powa Numba (one ball), To Bet First, To Kick Off First, or any markets related to an event of this sort as deemed by Hollywoodbets in its sole discretion.
5. The amount deposited and the bonus credited must be turned over (staked) once at odds of 5/10 (0.5 decimal) or above.

• The bonus component of each bet is calculated as follows:
• Bonus spent = (stake/total funds balance) x bonus funds balance
• When a bet is struck at odds under 5/10, the bonus component of the stake will be reversed if it’s a winning bet i.e. forfeited
• Stakes placed on Open bets and Exotic bets will not be considered for the turned over amount and consequently the bonus element of the stake on these bets will be forfeited.

1. Any participants suspected to be in breach of points 8 and 9 will have their bonus revoked.
2. Hollywoodbets will not be responsible for any losses that are incurred as a result of action taken under point 10 above.
3. Betting on multiples is permitted subject to the odds of the multiple bet exceeding 5/10 (0.5 decimal).
4. The promotion is intended for recreational purposes and for Hollywoodbets customers only. Should a participant be suspected of abusing the spirit of the bonus, Hollywoodbets reserves the right to withdraw any bonus awarded, along with disallowing the participant from participating in future promotions.
5. Syndicate betting is prohibited, and participants found to have duplicate accounts or attempting to open duplicate accounts will have their bonuses and resultant winnings removed from all of their accounts.

• Participants seen or suspected of working together to circumvent point 8 shall have their bonus revoked/forfeited and may be disallowed from participating in future promotions.

1. The sum of the deposit and the bonus must be turned over in full before a withdrawal may be made. However, a withdrawal of any winnings over and above this stipulated sum is permitted.
2. Individual customers’ betting patterns may be monitored and Hollywoodbets, in its sole discretion, may revoke any bonus and shall not be responsible for any losses that are incurred by the participant.
3. Hollywoodbets and its authorised agents reserve the right to vary, suspend, postpone or terminate the promotion or any aspect thereof, for any reasons whatsoever and without notice. In such event, you hereby waive any rights or expectations, which you may have against Hollywoodbets or its authorised agents and acknowledge that you will not have any recourse or claim of any nature against Hollywoodbets or its authorised agents.
4. Hollywoodbets also reserves the right to disallow certain account holders the bonus.
5. Hollywoodbets reserves the right to request FICA documentation, for whatever reason, from any customer prior to the account being credited with the promotional bonus.
6. If contestants are unsure of the bonus promotion details, they can contact promotions@hollywoodbets.net
7. Hollywoodbets reserves the right not to award the deposit bonus should irregular activity be noted.
8. Every Hollywoodbets account holder participating in the promotion shall be deemed to have acknowledged and accepted the rules by virtue of their participation.
9. Companies in the Hollywood Sportsbook Group are licensed betting operators. Hollywoodbets supports responsible gambling. No persons under the age of 18 years are permitted to gamble. Winners know when to stop. National Gambling toll-free counselling line 0800 006 008 or Whatsapp HELP to 076 675 0710.