The first FIFA World Cup took place almost a century ago, in the 1930s. Cinema was gaining sound and color, the world was emerging from a rough period, and sports were becoming an increasingly important part of public life. The Olympic Games, which had already been taking place for decades, could no longer accommodate the growing number of professional athletes emerging from every corner of the globe. As a result, the idea was born to create a tournament that would not only include professional players but also showcase the very best this sport had to offer. Thus, the first World Cup was held… and the world was changed forever.
A lot has changed since then. Cinema, once the newest and most exciting form of entertainment, now shares its audience with countless other screens. Matches that could once only be watched by those fortunate enough to attend the stadium are now broadcast worldwide, reaching millions of passionate watchers wherever they may be.
But one thing has never changed: the power that every World Cup match carries.
Watching World Cup football is unlike any other experience. When the tournament begins, the whole world seems to move with it. Every four years, for just one month, we witness moments that become part of sporting history forever. Who has never heard of Maradona’s famous “Hand of God”? Who hasn’t found themselves cheering for an underdog that somehow managed to score against a football powerhouse? Who hasn’t celebrated, suffered, cried, or been swept away by the emotion of the game?
And not even the absence of the Irish National Team was enough to rain on the Irish supporters’ parade. We keep on being as passionate, as intense and as loud as ever, because it’s not about the prize or even about the title; it’s about the never-ending enthusiasm that takes over during this event. We come up as one. We cry, we cheer, we drink, as if it was one of our own men on the field.
Football is the world’s most popular sport for a reason. It has the unique ability to surprise, inspire, and completely change the course of a match in a matter of seconds. Inspired by the passion that Irish supporters bring to every tournament, The Ace Club is proud to launch its activities with a special event open to both members and guests, and the Amusement City Casino, the oldest Casino in Dublin, Ireland, is just delighted to be the new home for your favorite World Cup Screenings. Let’s enjoy the best nightlife Temple Bar has to offer!
Join us for an unforgettable get-together to watch the game and play a variety of electronic games, such as Roulette and Slots! We’ll watch one of the opening matches of the FIFA World Cup (Mexico versus South Africa) at the iconic Amusement City Casino, which will be open late and running until after midnight.
Enjoy the game while playing on over one hundred electronic gaming machines, and take part in our exclusive Nation Nights, special themed celebrations dedicated to the countries competing on each day of the tournament. As a bonus, every guest will receive a complimentary drink and €5 in free play, courtesy of the Amusement City Casino and The Ace Club.
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