2008 is the Year of the Rat – Happy New Year!

Almost 2 billion people celebrated the Chinese New Year on February 7. 2008 is the Year of the Rat, according to traditional Chinese astrology.

The Rat is the first of the 12 animal signs of the Chinese zodiac and is considered a time of renewal. It is said people born in the Year of the Rat are shrewd, charming, ambitious, crafty and inventive.

Legend has it that the Jade Emperor invited 12 animals for a party. Towards the end of the journey, the animals were required to cross a celestial river, and the crafty Rat persuaded the Ox to ferry him across. When they arrived at the other bank, the Rat jumped off the Ox's head and gained first spot in the order of the Chinese zodiac.

The Year of the Rat should bring 12 months of opportunities and prospects, which is great news for online gamblers. This year will be an exciting one for China when the 2008 Summer Olympics will be hosted by Beijing from August 8, 2008 to August 24, 2008.

Rats are compatible with Dragons, Monkeys and Oxen, but should avoid Horses at all costs. For online casino players wishing to celebrate the Chinese New Year in style, we suggest the following appropriate games:

• Dragon's Loot Slot at Prime Casino


• Funkey Monkey Slot at 32 Vegas Casino


• Millionaire Genie Slot at Casino-on-Net 888. This Slot has a Progressive Jackpot of $1,818,000 and climbing!

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