Thirteen Clubs, One Holla Africa — How It Actually Works
New players ask this constantly: why are there thirteen clubs, and do I need an account at each one?
It's the question new players ask most: why does Holla Africa have thirteen clubs?
Blaze, Buffalo, Cobra, Elephant, Hawk, Hippo, Leopard, Lion, Loki, Mel, Puma, Unus and Wild Dogs. Same operator, same games, same support — thirteen front doors.
Why it works this way
Clubs let us run the platform the way a real venue floor works: each with its own identity, its own regulars, its own promotions and its own community. Some players have been with one club since the day it opened and wouldn't move. Others hop between them.
Neither is wrong. It's genuinely up to you.
What's the same everywhere
- The games. The catalogue is shared, so a title at one club is at the others — with a few exceptions where a studio is only enabled in some clubs
- Support. Same team behind all thirteen
- Withdrawal rules and timings. Identical — see our deposits and withdrawals guide
- Bonus terms. The welcome offer is the same at every club
What's different
- The app. Each club has its own Android build that opens straight into it — see the app guide
- Promotions. Individual clubs run their own campaigns from time to time
- Payment methods. Most are everywhere, but Capitec Pay isn't enabled at every club yet
Do I need an account at each one?
No. One account per club if you want to play at several, but there's no requirement to. Plenty of players never leave the club they started at.
Two things worth knowing:
The welcome bonus is once per person, not once per club. It's tied to your ID across the whole platform. Opening accounts at all thirteen doesn't get you thirteen welcome bonuses.
Your balance doesn't follow you between clubs. Each club holds its own balance. Money deposited at Lion stays at Lion.
Which should I pick?
Honestly, it doesn't matter much — pick the one whose name you like. The games, the payouts and the support are the same. Most people choose on instinct and stay.
If you're still deciding, browse the clubs from the home page and open whichever appeals.
18+ only. Gambling can be addictive — play responsibly. Free counselling on 0800 006 008, National Responsible Gambling Programme.