At most sports books customers have to take what is offered to them. But at Hollywood International, bettors have a choice. It all coincides with the company's philosophy that the player comes first. Hollywood knows that not everyone wants the same thing, that's why it offers players two very attractive betting promotions.
When you make a deposit at Hollywood, you can take the option of laying -107 on every game in every sport. This includes not only full game side bets but also 'totals,' first and second half betting and even quarter betting. Clients who chose this option get a 10 percent bonus on all initial deposits up to $5,000. If reduced juice if your thing, this is definitely a great option.
Customers, however, can also choose to forgo the reduced juice promotion and opt instead to sign up for Hollywood's Star Treatment Loyalty Program. With this program, bettors accumulate points for each dollar bet at Hollywood International and they can redeem those points for free plays and prizes. This option also includes a 10 percent bonus on deposits and also 5 percent on re-ups.
Those who chose the Loyalty Program will also get 10 percent back on NFL losses for the regular season. In the case that a bettor loses money during the season, he or she can reclaim a percentage of their losses and wager those funds during the playoffs. This option requires players to bet at least 12 out of the 17 weeks of the NFL season. What other sports book will offer you back a percentage of your losses?
"We offer what the gambler is looking for," said General Manager Marty Wallace. "A lot of books say that but we back it up. Most books offer only full games for their reduced juice programs, but Hollywood will let you bet at -107 on halves and even quarters. Not many others in the industry can say that. And to offer the player back a percentage of their losses is unheard of."
The company has been in business for more than 10 years and has spent the last six years in San Jose, Costa Rica, which is a haven for most of the top sports books in the industry. While many new books are fly-by-night operations, players can feel confident that their money will be safe with Hollywood. The book has established itself as one of the most reliable and long-standing shops in the world.
"Hollywood is one of the most solid books in the industry," said Wallace. "Top-notch customer service is one of our main objectives. We have been around a long time and we have never had any major complaints. Our main goal is to keep our customers happy and we will do whatever it takes to achieve that goal."
When it comes time to collect on your winnings, not many books can boast the rapidity of payouts that Hollywood can. Players have the option of using several different options for withdrawals: Western Union, NETeller, cashier's check or bank wire transfer. Depending on what method the player chooses, payouts can be completed in the matter of several minutes.
While most of the books in the industry move their numbers according to the "majority opinion," Hollywood moves their lines according to their own action only. This results in some of the most unique lines in the industry and it gives the savvy player a great opportunity to shop for numbers. Doc's Sports always stresses the important of shopping for numbers and Hollywood is one of the best books in the world for shopping - bettors can normally find numbers that are different from the rest of the pack.
"We have been on the Don Best odds screen for six years now and we have a wide range of players," said Wallace. "We cater to everyone from the $10 player to the $50,000 player. Since we take so much different action we get a lot of line movement and players can take advantage of that because we usually have different numbers than anyone in the industry. It's just another reason to give Hollywood a try."
Because the customers have asked for it, Hollywood has started to offer more props to their players. The company began to post a wide array of props options during the NBA season and they are going to increase their offerings for the upcoming NFL season as well. "Props takes a lot of work but our players are interested in them," commented Wallace. "If the player wants it we will try and find a line for it."
During the NFL season Hollywood also offers a free weekly contest where players must chose 10 games against the spread every week during the season. If a player picks all ten games correctly, he or she will win a $10,000 betting account. If no one picks all 10 games correctly, betting accounts ranging from $100 to $600 will be awarded each week for the top three finishers.
Since Hollywood's business model revolves around treating the player like royalty, it comes as no surprise that they would want to do a little something extra for players' "special days." On birthdays Hollywood will give you a free $10 play (two-team parlay). And you don't even have to have a previous account!
"Without our customers we have no business," said Wallace. "If it is your birthday, just give us a call and you can get a free two-team parlay for $10. We just wanted to give something a little extra and to let our customers know that they are No. 1 at Hollywood."
As a special incentive for customers who were referred by Doc's Sports, Hollywood will send new clients a brand new Hollywood golf shirt with every new account. Check out their Web site at www.hollysports.com to find out about opening your new account today!