HUNGARIANS REVIVE SOCCER TEAM WITH GAMBLING, BEER

by Sterling Gould, More Credible

Grab your wallet, grab a set of Solo Cups for you own using, and get ready to party... Hungarian Soccer style:

Two Hungarian entrepreneurs have proposed a novel solution in Hungary's struggle to wake national soccer from two decades of slumber: slot machines.

Hungary, once unbeatable under Ferenc Puskas's "Golden Team", have not qualified for a major international tournament since the 1986 World Cup. They have started installing hundreds of soccer-themed slot machines in pubs around the country and donate part of the proceeds to youth teams.

"More and more teams have got in touch saying they want to take part in this," Marton said.

Punters can win small prizes such as ashtrays or tickets to games if they get lights to flash next to the same player on both circles. They can win an additional prize of one to four beers depending on which number lights up on the display.

The Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) said it welcomed the project though it was not officially taking part in it.

Yeah, you know you're feeling it. You wish they would have something like this at an Eagles game. But instead of exchanging your money for small prizes like ashtrays, you'd exchange for some of Britt Reid's "secret stash" (i.e. cocaine, heroine, and tranquilizers for small, barnyard animals).

And mas cerveza por favor! It's a fiesta everytime you crank it up with Hungary. Keep a fresh tap in every section please and let the kids come by to quench their thirst with the sweet nectar!