l Financials: Hollywood Sportsbook, bought by Sportingbet in 2006, has been established for more than 12 years and since 1997 they have been based and licensed in Costa Rica. Hollywood International Sportsbook's betting license dictates that client deposits and winnings are held in a segregated reserve account. Hollywood Sportsbook operates from impressive HQ offices in San Jose. Hollywood has established itself as one of the foremost sportsbooks in the world. Hollywood Sportsbooks serves clients from across the world. Payouts to clients last year were $60million.

l Sports betting: Excellent USA sports coverage including every sports betting market you could think of.

l Currency choice: Deposit from any currency. Bet in USD.
l Min deposit: $50. Min bets: Min $10. Max bet: $100,000 but varies according to sport and event.
l Methods of Deposit: Mastercard, Visa, Neteller, ACH, Bank Wire, NETeller, 900Pay, Western Union.

l Max pay-out: Dependent on the bet size you are allowed to place.
l Miscellaneous: Hollywood Sportsbook's loyalty program rewards you with points every time you bet (one point per dollar bet). These points will accumulate in your account until you decide to cash them in for one or more prizes. Hollywood Sportsbook has lowered the vig on sides, totals, halves and quarters for the entire 2004/2005 college and pro football season. Clients have the option to wager 107 to win 100. Get a $10 free parlay from Hollywood on your birthday.

l USA account holders welcomed: No. Americans are recommended Bodog Sportsbook, Casino and Poker instead.

10% SIGN-UP BONUS UP TO $500: Hollywood Sportsbook gives a 10% sign-up bonus on deposits of $300+ up to a maximum of a $500 bonus.

Opinion: Hollywood Sportsbook is a major disappointment. We much prefer Bodog Sportsbook, Casino and Poker, especially for USA clients.