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South Africa continues to dominate the world stage in the world of online gambling, sports betting and stellar land-based casino action, but now the FIFA World Cup is snapping at pundits' heels and the action is about ready to boil over. Leading from the front South Africa has played host to the Rugby World Cup in 1995 (which they won), the Cricket World Cup in 2003 and now the King of them all - the FIFA World Cup 2010. For a nation of sport-crazed fans and a democratic powerhouse in the global arena, South Africa is ready to meet any and all challenges thrown its way. Winners galore Betting volumes in the FIFA 2010 World Cup are set to break all previously held records. This news has bewildered some, especially considering the trying times the world has managed to emerge from of late. But with so much energy about, the FIFA 2010 World Cup is drawing in punters from all corners, with some of the biggest names in sports betting turning up the heat. Big on Lotto and mobile gaming too South Africa is a lotto-crazed nation. Just recently the National Lottery Operator Gidani announced that a lucky winner nabbed a whopping R19, 481,294 jackpot by hitting the following numbers 24, 25, 35, 1, 18, 37 and 6. In another tidbit of exciting news for South African gamblers, Karin D won $10,225 (R75, 000) on mobile gambling in late December 2009. You can bet that with South Africa there's a lot more to follow.
As the final arrangements are being put in place for the much anticipated 2010 World Cup, US sports broadcaster ESPN have announced that they will be showing 25 tournament games using new 3D technology. EPSN's debut of 3D TV will commence with the opening game between South Africa and Mexico on June 11. Get Geared up for 3D The new technology requires a sophisticated network of cameras and requires viewers to wear the famed 3D glasses to benefit from the added dimension that 3D brings to picture quality. But before you get too excited and run out to buy your 3D specs, take note that the wonders of 3D require a compatible TV and set top box. The 'Avatar' Effect The move by ESPN is the first step in launching the world's first ever exclusively 3D channel. Following the release of the record-breaking 'Avatar', which brought 3D to the movie theater, experts believe that TV is the next market ripe for 3D innovation. Sky are set launch their 3D service on their satellite network later this year ESPN's announcement came at the CES Technology Expo in Las Vegas last week. Prepare to bet on 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa on these pages.
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There's nothing that punters like more than placing a wager on the underdog. And that's exactly what fans and players will be able to do come June 2010 when the FIFA World Cup kicks off to a fantastic reception. South Africa has achieved many extraordinary accomplishments, but football World Cup glory is not yet one of them. And the home team is no stranger to hosting and playing in World Cup events. They have hosted the Rugby World Cup and won it twice since re-admission into the international fold. And when it comes to cricket too, they hosted ICC Cricket World Cup back in 2003. But the biggest sporting event yet is about to get underway and South Africa will be looking to do make some major inroads. The schedule of South Africa's games in the 2010 FIFA World Cup FIFA World Cup 2010 - Group A Friday 11th June: 16h00 South Africa vs. Mexico (Odds SA 3: Odds Mexico 2.3) Tuesday 22nd June: 16h00 France vs. South Africa (Odds France 1.72: Odds France 4.65) Tuesday 22nd June: World Cup 2010 Group A winner (Odds for South Africa 7.5) Plus there are a myriad of qualification bets at Bwin, group standings bets, finishing position bets and more. South Africa is undoubtedly an outsider in a rather strong Group A. Other competitors in the group include: Mexico, Uruguay and France. Clearly the home team is going to have to pull off an absolute cracker of a performance to make headway in this tightly fought contest. Expectations are high amidst a frantic rush to ready the players and the nation for the biggest sportsbetting event ever. More bets are scheduled to take place than at any time in the history of sportsbetting for any one tournament. This truly is the deal-maker, and if South Africa puts on a good show, the sky is the limit.
The promotions continue at Windows Casino, with the online casino offering a new competition with a main prize of two VIP Hospitality Tickets to the Wimbledon Men's Final. The winner will be picked from a random draw, which players can enter by depositing a minimum of 20 in several different currencies from now until May 30. So play for R20 per day (or more) and win a ticket to the draw for one of the two VIP tickets. With a range of 120 Playtech-powered games - from the classics to the modern - Windows Casino has a lot to offer South African players. And with constantly updated promotions and an always lucrative jackpot, there is plenty to aim for in terms of prizes; the current progressive jackpot on the Gold Rally slot is more than US$1 million and counting, while several others, including MegaBall, MegaJacks and Beach Life, are now well into the hundreds of thousands.
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The entire world's attention will focused on South Africa for a month starting from June 11, but how will the hosts actually perform in the World Cup? The odds suggest Bafana Bafana is up against it, but that won't stop local punters from putting a few rand on their boys at Bwin online sports book. Bwin is quoting 7.50 on South Africa to win Group A, behind France, 2.00 and Uruguay and Mexico, who are quoted at 4.15 apiece. But that isn't all in the way of betting options, with the bookmaker challenging punters to predict how many points and goals South Africa achieves in the group stage. The home town boys are expected to come out with an attacking style of play, as shown by the 1.60 odds on them scoring three goals or more. Two goals or less is paying 2.20. The most likely amount of points for the group stage is four (which could be enough to qualify, which is paying 3.80. Three points is paying 4.50 and two points is paying 7.50, while the full nine points is worth a huge 34.00. In a head-to-head battle with Nigeria, who faces Argentina, Greece and Korea in Group B, South Africa is considered the underdog to score the most goals. Nigeria is paying 1.95, South Africa 2.65, and a tie 4.50.
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