American interest in World Cup still high at Intertops

ST. JOHNS, Antigua -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Despite the defeat of Team USA, American interest in World Cup soccer has never been higher. This week, four hotly contended quarterfinal matchups continue to feed America's newfound lust for soccer action. Intertops Sportsbook has a wide range of betting options for the Netherlands vs Brazil, Uruguay vs Ghana, Argentina vs Germany and Paraguay vs Spain matches this weekend and a free contest will award one lucky World Cup bettor a trip to the Super Bowl.

"We take wagers on all major league sports," said an Intertops spokesperson, "But this is the most interest in soccer that we've ever seen from our American customers who tend to think of 'Super Bowl' when they think football."

Combining the new thrill of the World Cup with an all-American favorite, Intertops is giving customers that make wagers on the World Cup a chance to win a trip to the Super Bowl in February. Every dollar wagered on World Cup at Intertops Sportsbook earns one ticket in a draw for a luxury trip to Super Bowl XLV in Texas. The prize includes hotel accommodation and 2 top tickets to see the game at Cowboys Stadium.

Odds for all semifinal matches will be posted at Intertops.com/Sportsbook after the Paraguay vs Spain game on Saturday. Betting propositions, including team to qualify, half-time score, winning margin and first/second half total goals, will be posted and updated daily at Intertops.com/sportsbook.

For the first time in World Cup history four teams from South America have reached the quarterfinal stage. The Intertops bookmakers see Brazil as favorites to win the final (+225), followed by European champion Spain (+250) and Diego Maradona's Argentina (+400).

14 years after taking the first online sports bet ever, Intertops is still one of the most popular and trusted online sportsbooks around the world and has been famous for specializing in US major league sports from day one.

To celebrate the biggest worldwide sporting event in 2010, Intertops Sportsbook is giving players not one but two special 20% deposit bonuses – each worth up to $50 in free money – on deposits made before the end of the World Cup. (Details and restrictions available at www.Intertops.com/sportsbook.)

All odds quoted are as of today and are subject to change.