It’s Time for Africa...

The countdown to the 2010 World Cup is over and as of 16:00 (CAT), the first game of the much-anticipated football event will kick off with the host country, South Africa, taking on the highly regarded Mexico at Soccer City in Johannesburg.

This is the biggest event to hit the African continent, and many football fans within South Africa have certainly gotten into the football spirit with what has been termed "football Fridays”, all donning the national team jersey each Friday as a show of support and unison. In a country shrouded in much past political turmoil, this feast of unity definitely showcases what a vibrant and rainbow nation the beautiful country has become.

With strong competition in the group stages and most if not all the big guns of the international football community ready to do battle, the South African national team might not be the favourites to win but I tell you what, they certainly are in with a chance; firstly with having the home town advantage and support around every corner but also with what the media have quoted as the 12th man on the pitch, the “Vuvuzela”, playing a big part in the home-turf advantage. Literally meaning “noise”, this plastic horn is seen at many local matches being bellowed on by all the supporters in the stands. The international crowds pouring into the country have also caught onto this trend but it seems that the local team have grown accustomed to playing with the extreme noise from the stands, so it could prove very advantageous for “Bafana Bafana” (as they are affectionately known).

Either way, people from all walks of life have come together and will be watching the games live for the next month. Casino players are no exception to this, with many of our Royal Vegas Online Casino players also getting into the spirit of things by playing a host of games that bring the fever to their homes. Games like World Cup Video Slot and Soccer Safari are two that come to mind. Another exciting thing that we are looking to launch to coincide with the Round of 16 is the Soccer Fever Online Casino Promotion, where thousands in casino credits and Loyalty points are up for grabs.

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We are just days away from the biggest sporting event to hit the globe in four years (it’s already been four years since the last one). I’m talking about the Football World Cup!

This year, the African country of South Africa is playing host to the event, and fans are calling this the most exciting one yet.

32 teams are participating in this year’s Football World Cup, including all the big guns: Brazil, England, Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Spain and France. With a total of 64 matches to be played, from kick-off on the 11th of June to the Final on the 11th of July 2010, the excitement surrounding the games is going to be electric.

Those who may not have been fortunate enough to make their way to the African continent to watch any of the games will still be able to get a taste of the fever for themselves with many across-the-board campaigns and promotions taking place and coinciding with the event.

Online casinos are no exception to this, and an industry leader such as Royal Vegas is giving players the opportunity to take to the pitch and captain the winning team, so to speak!

Heading up the list of new games for June is the Soccer Safari Video Slot.

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Another exciting venture this month sees the casino launch the eagerly awaited Soccer Fever Promotion. To coincide with the Round of 16, this promotion kicks off on the 18th of June, and comes to a head on the 10th of July 2010. With four weeks of head-to-head competition, players will be pitted against each other, showing off their football skill to the max and securing wins of 10,000 credits, triple Bonus Rewards Points and plenty of moments to shout about.

The world will unite in Football mania in a few short days; don’t be left out of all the fun that this grand event has in store for all fans across the globe.