Odds Competitiveness
11/12Pricing across football and racing is fair rather than outstanding, competitive on the big Saturday fixtures but not consistently the top price in the market.

£30 Risk Free Bet
Sign up & deposit £10+ on card. Stake returned as a free bet up to £30 on your 1st losing qualifying bet. Qualifying bets need to be £10+, 3+ legs, 4/1 or greater & settled within your first 7 days. Free bet valid on 3+ leg acca. Cashback is cash without restrictions. Full T&C's apply. No Max cashback. Gambling can be addictive. Play responsibly. T&C's apply. 18+
Updated 20 September 2026 · Betting Sites

£30 Risk Free Bet
An acca safety net rather than a free bet up front. Sign up at Hollywoodbets, deposit £10 or more by card and place a qualifying acca of £10 or more with 3+ legs at total odds of 4/1 or bigger, settled within your first 7 days. If your first qualifying acca loses, your stake comes back as a free bet worth up to £30, usable on another 3+ leg acca.
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Score breakdown
Pricing across football and racing is fair rather than outstanding, competitive on the big Saturday fixtures but not consistently the top price in the market.
Around 28 to 30 sports are covered with genuinely deep markets, this is one of Hollywoodbets' strongest suits, plenty of depth beyond football too.
In play is a strength, with a wide spread of live markets and swift updates during matches, backed by a genuinely useful in game statistics page.
Bet Builder is a proper feature here, covering the main markets on top matches, easy to construct and settles without the delays some smaller books suffer.
Live streaming is limited mainly to horse racing rather than a full sports library, useful for racing regulars but football fans will need another source.
Full and partial cash out are both available across most sports, giving you flexibility to lock in profit or trim a losing multiple mid event.
Best Odds Guaranteed and acca insurance both feature for existing customers, solid staples that reward regular racing and football punters alike.
There's a steady flow of daily specials on football and racing, not the biggest calendar in the market but enough to keep things interesting through the week.
Odds boosts appear regularly on major fixtures and are easy to spot on the homepage, a decent reason to check in even if you're not chasing the welcome offer.
New customers get a bet and get style offer with a stake back safety net on the first acca, a fair structure without being the most generous on the market currently.
There's no formal loyalty or VIP tier scheme in place, so returning custom isn't specifically rewarded beyond the general run of promotions.
Both iOS and Android apps exist and run smoothly, though app store ratings are thin in number so far, a young footprint rather than a proven one.
Menus are logically grouped by sport and competition, finding a specific market takes a couple of clicks rather than a hunt through submenus.
The slip handles singles and multiples without hassle, stake entry is quick and error messages are clear when a selection has been suspended.
The site is clean and football friendly, a bit understated visually next to the flashier apps, but everything sits where you'd expect it to.
Payouts typically clear in one to three working days, e wallets usually quicker than cards, in line with the market rather than class leading.
Debit cards, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard and bank transfer are all supported, a genuinely broad spread that covers most people's preferred method.
Registration is straightforward and took a few minutes in testing, standard details plus the usual age and address checks before you can fund the account.
ID checks are handled automatically in most cases and rarely hold up first deposits, though a manual document request can add a short delay if your details don't match instantly.
Licensed and regulated by the UKGC under Hollywoodbets International UK Limited, with maximum fund protection status, a reassuring detail for anyone worried about ringfencing.
Live chat, phone and email are all available, with roughly an hour's reply time reported by testers, a proper multi channel setup rather than email only.
The stats page is genuinely strong for a mid size brand, giving form and detailed data alongside markets, a cut above what you'd expect at this size.
The account area covers deposit limits, bet history and personal settings cleanly, nothing revolutionary but everything a regular punter needs is within a couple of taps.
Deposit limits, reality checks, time outs and GamStop self exclusion are all standard here, backed by clear signposting through the account settings.

Stake back as a free bet if your first acca loses
New Hollywoodbets customers who deposit £10 or more with Visa or Mastercard get their stake back as a free bet, up to a maximum of £30, if their first qualifying acca is settled as a loss. Qualifying accas need a stake of £10 or more, at least 3 selections, cumulative odds of 4/1 or greater and must be placed and settled within 7 days of registering.
New Hollywoodbets account holders only. 18+ and UK residents. First deposit of £10+ by Visa or Mastercard. Qualifying acca: £10+ stake, 3+ legs, odds 4/1 or greater, placed and settled within 7 days of registration. Single line accas only, Bet Builders, Trixies, Yankees and Lucky 15s do not count. Each way bets count on the win part only. Cashed out, cancelled or void bets do not qualify. Maximum one free bet per customer, minimum £10 and maximum £30. Free bet is a single stake, valid on any 3+ leg acca on any sport, and must be used within 7 days. Free bet stake is not returned in winnings. Sportsbook only, no Virtual sports or Casino. Credited within 24 hours of the qualifying bet settling. One per customer, household, account and IP address. Players who claim the Casino new player bonus are not eligible. Promotion expires 23:59 on 31 August 2027. T&Cs apply. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.

Earn points for tasks and swap them for bonuses
Missions rewards Hollywoodbets customers with points for completing tasks such as placing a £20 bet at minimum odds of 1/2, placing a £10 acca at minimum odds of 4/1, wagering £20 or more on slots, reviewing safer gambling limits or making a £20 deposit. Points can be exchanged for free bets or free spins in the Store, or used on the prize wheels.
New and existing Hollywoodbets account holders. 18+ and UK residents. Deposit a minimum of £10 by Visa or Mastercard after registration to unlock the Missions widget. Tasks vary at the discretion of Hollywoodbets, relate to a single product category and may carry their own time limits and terms shown on each Mission tile. Players with Missions access who have bet £15 or more in the past 30 days on a rolling basis also get the Daily Prize Box, one card per day worth up to £5, with unopened cards forfeited. Points values are set at the discretion of Hollywoodbets and can be exchanged for free bets, free spins or mini games. Points awarded for marketing opt in may be removed if you unsubscribe within 30 days. Prizes are allocated within 24 hours and are non refundable, non transferable and cannot be changed into real money. Points expire after three months of account inactivity and are not reinstated. Promotional period runs to 23:59 on 31 August 2027. T&Cs apply. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.

Paid at the bigger starting price on racing
If the starting price of your horse is bigger than the odds you took, Hollywoodbets pays out at the bigger price. It applies to all British, Irish and South African horse racing on bets placed from 08:00 on the day of the race. For example, back a horse at 5/2 and it goes off at 4/1 and you are paid at 4/1.
New and existing Hollywoodbets account holders. 18+ and UK residents. British, Irish and South African horse racing only. Tote bets and ante post bets are excluded, final field selections only. Bets must be placed from 08:00 on the day of the race. If no price is taken the bet is settled at the starting price. Cashed out, partially cashed out and void bets do not qualify. Where a Rule 4 applies, the bigger odds are paid after the Rule 4 deduction. Applies on desktop, mobile and the apps. T&Cs apply. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.

Profit boost of up to 70% on winning accas
Hollywoodbets adds a bonus of up to 70% to the profit on a winning acca, and the more legs you add the bigger the bonus. It starts at 5% on a 3 leg acca and rises through 12% at 5 legs and 30% at 10 legs to the 70% maximum at 18 legs or more. The bonus is calculated automatically as you build your bet and applies to all sports.
New and existing Hollywoodbets account holders. 18+ and UK residents. Acca must contain at least three events, each leg priced at 1/10 or bigger, with cumulative odds of evens or bigger. All selections must win for the bonus to be paid. Bonus applies to the profit only and not the stake. Bonus scale runs from 5% at 3 legs to 70% at 18 legs or more. If an event does not take place the bonus is recalculated on the remaining legs. Cashed out and partially cashed out bets do not qualify. Applies on desktop, mobile and the apps. T&Cs apply. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.

Stake back as a free bet if one leg lets you down
Place a football acca of 5 or more selections in the Match Result market at cumulative odds of 4/1 or bigger and, if exactly one leg loses while the rest win, Hollywoodbets refunds your stake as a free bet up to £10. The free bet is credited automatically once the acca is settled.
New and existing Hollywoodbets account holders. 18+ and UK residents. Football accas only, Match Result markets over 90 minutes. Minimum 5 selections and minimum cumulative odds of 4/1. Exactly one losing selection with all others winning. Bets placed with a free bet do not qualify. Cashed out and partially cashed out bets do not qualify. Permutation bets are excluded, straight line bets only. Refund paid as a single free bet up to a maximum of £10, valid for 7 days. Maximum one free bet per customer per day based on the settlement day, credited on the first qualifying bet placed. Applies on desktop, mobile and the apps. T&Cs apply. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.

Paid out as a winner when your team pulls clear
Back a team in a market carrying the Early Payout tag and Hollywoodbets pays your bet out as a winner as soon as your team leads by the required margin, whatever happens afterwards. Football needs a 2 goal lead, American football a 21 point lead and basketball a 20 point lead.
New and existing Hollywoodbets account holders. 18+ and UK residents. Bet must be placed in a Match Result or To Win market showing the Early Payout tag. Football covers the 90 minute market including stoppage time but not extra time or penalties. American football and basketball include overtime. Eligible football leagues: UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, English Premier League, Spain La Liga, Italy Serie A, Germany Bundesliga and France Ligue 1. Eligible American football leagues: NFL and NCAA Football. Eligible basketball leagues: NBA, Euroleague, Eurocup, NCAA Basketball, Spain Liga ACB, Germany Bundesliga, Italy Basket Lega A and France Pro A. Singles and accas qualify. Real money bets only, free bets excluded. Cashed out and partially cashed out bets do not qualify. Settlement within 45 minutes and bets are not paid twice. Goals or points ruled out by VAR or video review are settled on the final result if the margin is not reached again. T&Cs apply. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.
Hollywood Bets supports 8 regulated payment methods. Availability and limits can vary by market.
Hollywood Bets covers the sports UK punters bet most, including football, racing and tennis, alongside a long list of niche leagues and specials.
Headline markets
7 priced up
More sports
24 priced up
How the Hollywood Bets apps compare on iPhone and Android, with the store ratings, download details and the features you get on each platform.
iOS app
App Store
10 ratings on App Store
Android app
Google Play
17 ratings on Google Play
Hollywoodbets offers a near identical range of sports betting and casino features on both apps, though the Android app currently scores higher on Google Play than the iOS app on the App Store. Android users also get an additional slots cashback feature mentioned in the store listing.
We are still verifying the customer support channels at Hollywood Bets.
Proprietary safer gambling score
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Free help & support
GamCare
Free treatment, advice and the National Gambling Helpline (0808 8020 133).
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Residential and retreat treatment for severe gambling addiction.
GambleAware
Independent advice, tools and signposting to local support.
GAMSTOP
Free national self-exclusion from all UK licensed gambling sites.
National Gambling Helpline
24/7 confidential support on 0808 8020 133.
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