Anyone play there? Normally wouldn't consider playing at a D-rated book, but they accept deposits of $20. Anyone have any experiences with them? Or have any other books that would accept a $20 deposit? Or maybe even give me a FREE play? Thanks guys
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If that's the amount you will start out with you'll be just fine playing there. Lots of good promos there.
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I have had no problems playing and being paid by themComment -
Never had any issues , played and won like 2k got paid out but never really went back againComment -
Aren't they a Jassy book (i.e related to Sportsbook.com). If so, STAY AWAY.
If not my apologies.Comment -
Hello, thanks for your interest in our brand.
We want to reiterate that Hollywood is in fact completely independently owned and operated from SB.com or Jazzette and has been for over 5 years now. In 2005 or so Hollywood was fortunate to have been acquired by the biggest brand in the gaming industry Sportingbet PLC.. which also bought Sportsbook.com. Under their ownership, the Brits ran the business as they saw fit, right, wrong or indifferent.
In 2006, due to the changes in the law, the brand quietly reverted back to some previous common ownership elements and basically ran itself.
We chose to remain a licensee on the SB platform based on the strength of their payment processing and risk management departments. The financial strength of SB.com is unparalleled in the industry due to the behometh it truly is, which at times can cut both ways. There is nothing like having unlimited funds from a sale to one of the biggest companies on the London Stock Exchange
In April of 2010 a complete new management team was brought in to revive the brand to compete effectively in todays’ market, complete with a new website and marketing strategies. Ownership is committed to restoring the brand to its former glory days as one of the premier brands in the industry. Old school plus new school. A perfect combination
We have our own customer service and marketing departments whose mandate is to ensure our players enjoy playing with us. Our site’s content, promotions and contests are totally unique.
Additionally, You are allowed to have multiple accounts under the various independent entities using the SB.com software as long as you are not using the different brands to circumvent limits or anything else that might be contrary to our respective House Rules.
If you have any other questions, please contact us at crew@hollywoodsportsbook.com
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have only good to say about them. they do use the same software and risk management, but that's it. if they would eliminate all ties to sportsbook.com they would even be that much better. right now they are good enough and should be rated higher.Comment -
Usually hear good things about Hollywood, never played there due solely the affiliation with sportsbook.com. I don't have anything good to say about them, and everybody i ever met that uses sportsbook.com has nothing good to say about it.
It's not worth the risk or hassle for Americans to play anywhere other than Betislands, Rebatewager, bookmaker, heritage, and 5dimes.Comment -
Probably the one of best U.S. books I've used, no problems getting paid, and swiftly. The bonuses and rebates are very good and customer service is excellent. Low limits on Soccer bets a bit of a pain but other than that I will be using again.Comment -
What kind of re-up bonus are we currently offering Mr. Hollywood?Comment -
Darkhat... if the statement we made above is not good enough to convince you of our relationship with SB, and that there has not been a complaint logged against us in 5 years, let’s do this...Contact me directly at helen-internal@hollywoodsportsbook.eu and allow me to make you a unique offer. I promise it will be worth an email.
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Yes, sportsbook usually pays but takes forever and its a chore. There's no reason to have to jump through hoops or wait when there are better options. I really have mostly heard good things about hollywood, so my posts prior were a bit extreme. I think I was drunk at the time as well.Comment -
I used to play with them and never had a problem.Comment -
My bad I forgot you guys have the same shitty affiliation with sportsbook.com thats ok...
Fool Me Once
When you guys leave there network let me know, Until then.. No ******* WayComment -
Hollywood,
If you are truly independent, why don't you pay off all the players whose winning correlated parlays were voided a few years back? You didn't have to follow step for step on that decision.Comment -
Justin.. with all due respect.. this has been asked and answered 10X over the last 2 years since we have been here running the company. Check with Bill as to our independence. Yes we do use the SB.com platform and some of their risk and CS services…. and we are happy to be here. They are a well oiled machine with tons of money.
And unfortunately we cannot undue what was done by previous ownership 7 years ago.. Nor would you
We hate that it happened but the Brits did what they felt was right... right, wrong or indifferent regarding the correlated parlay issue... as it obviously affects are rating here today.
Bill and I discussed trying to do some sort of accommodation for those affected but no one has the correct information and the bell has been rung... too much time has gone by...
We have agreed to carry on as best we can with a D+ rating and 0 complaints since we took the brand back years ago... and we accept that we pay the price today for those correlated parlay issues. The money did not go in our pockets that’s for sure.
And Marco... I highly doubt SB tried to slowpay you over $800 but anything is possible 2 years ago when processors were an issue...
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if there were different owners when the corr. parlays problem happened, then it went back under sb.com, then it was taken over by the new,current and different owners, why should they be responsible for what someone else did, just because of the name of the book. but i thought the current owners sold to sb.com then a few years later bought it back. i thought they were using the excuse that they did not know the people or the amounts, just did not have that old information(which i never believed that they couldn't figure it out if they really wanted to ). and in that case should be held responsible. i play at hollywood, as i said earlier, and have had no problems. i would sure like to know if all agree, one way or the other. are the owners now-the same owners when the corr. parlays theft happened.Comment -
relaax... we can confirm for you with 100% certainty, truthfulness and honesty, that we are completely independently owned... Bill from SBR has acknowledged such in prior posts a year or so ago which bumped our rating to D+ from D-. Our rating has nothing to do with current operations. Bill and I met to discuss the past issue but his position is that because we kept the name, that we are still responsible, while we respectfully disagree.
If you know Hollywood prior to the sale to Sportingbet in 2005, we are basically the same hands but with a experienced management team which takes care of day today ops.
Sometimes we wish we were owned by SB, as we would not have to sweat the little things we have to deal with on a daily basis... It doesn’t get easier... lolComment -
justin are the people that own hollywood now - the same people that owned hollywood when the correlated parlays were voided,retroactively? if not, i don't see why they should be held responsible - and the opposite - if they are the same owners, just once removed they should be held accountable.Comment -
I don't understand your position. Nobody is forcing you to be associated with SB in any capacity. You are doing so completely willingly for convenience. If what they did was clearly wrong in your opinion, why would you want to have any connection to them for anything?Comment -
I don't understand your position. Nobody is forcing you to be associated with SB in any capacity. You are doing so completely willingly for convenience. If what they did was clearly wrong in your opinion, why would you want to have any connection to them for anything? And this is coming from somebody who did not get caught in the correlated parlay mess at all, and am currently playing at Hollywood and have had no problems. You want your rating to rise to where you feel it should be? Disassociate yourselves from Sportsbook.com. It might cost you something financially in the short term, but your reputation will be improved and you will benefit in the long run.Comment -
What little things are you sweating Mister Hollywood?Comment -
Lame excuses, which is why Hollow-wood will never be the great Book they once were before SB.con. Americas Bookie is making good on the thefts of its parent company years ago. You could learn from their example, but choose not to instead. You bought the HW name and willingly choose to live with its shame.Comment -
Thanks for your input Igetp2s.....To answer your question It's simple... we are not interested in re-creating the wheel at this point of the game. Which means we are not interested in creating our own software or backend services, nor licensing untested inferior products... causing unnecessary grief to our players to learn a new platform. We try to use our time and resources the best we can in creating a nice experience for our players via unique promos and contests, as you know, rather than the mundane operational stuff.
And the truth is, the people running SB.com now are certainly not the same as when the correlated incident took place. These guys are as hard working and dedicated to their jobs as any other brand in the business today. They also have to take the heat from prior ownership’s bad decisions. But It is what it is unfortunately.
While of course we would like a higher rating, the truth is, even if we were somehow moved to B or higher, it probably is not gonna change our growth strategy or bottom line..... and we respect SBR Bill a hell of a lot. We were once A rated here for many years. SBR posters either play with us or they don’t. A decision we respect and understand. And that probably won’t change anytime soon no matter what we do. We have to carry on best we can.
In fact, most of our loyal players have been with us over 10 years and are rewarded for their loyalty on many levels and appreciate our commitment to them in spite of the D+ only rating we carry.
And to answer poster TryingMyBest....... the answer again is simple. If one of the brands on the SB platform has a negative experience with a particular player, it is in all the platforms’ brands best interest to at least be aware of it. This does not mean you are necessarily prohibited from playing with multiple brands on the platform, just as long as you doing so with honest intentions. Common good business practices...
Best to allComment -
I will disagree here.
New ownership buys a company. When you buy a company, you receive assets (player accounts and balances), as well as liabilities. This correlated parlay dispute is a clear liability to Hollywood. New ownership does not matter -- it just means the new ownership now has this headache.Comment -
Justin I thought you were a smart man.... Like the P&L had a column that said “Correlated Parlay Thefts” when we took it over.. get real my man... Their position at the time from what I understand is that the players violated their rules... long before my time here so I have no opinion on the matter.. They made a management decision that hounds us today that we have to live with. Simple as that.Comment
HollyWood Is Busted!! Kiss my 
you guys are related to SB who tried to slow pay me 2 years back for $800 I dont forget and then SB closed my account.. Luckily I got paid first
