Doug: We're back on Net Poker. Time for Andy and Jay to face off in...
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Doug: Andy's cut the cards for this round -- which plays like 5-Card Poker -- except that we've added two Jokers to the deck. If a Joker comes up, you may substitute it for anything when your poker hand is complete. High scorer in this round wins the game, becomes or continues as champion, and earns the right to play Deuces Wild Poker for CY$90,000.
Doug: Good luck to you both. Deej, let's see the first two cards.
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D.J.: We start with the 9 of Hearts and the 10 of Hearts.
Doug: And here's the first round in the Joker round.
Country singer Garth Brooks...
\ had a hit with the song "The Gambler"
\ released an album under the alias Chris Gaines
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Jay.
Jay: He had an alterego, Chris Gaines. Creepy album it was, too.
Doug: That's right.
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Doug: And what's even creepier, Garth's got plans for a remake of "To All The Girls I've Loved Before". He's singing it with Pat Finn. (audience laughs) Which card, Jay?
Jay: I'll take the 10 of hearts, please.
Doug: The 10 it is. Meaning the champ gets the 9.
JAY
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Doug: And we get two more cards from Deej.
D.J.: For this next question, we have...
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D.J.: ...the Joker and the Queen of Clubs.
Doug: First Joker in the round. Remember, if you take command of the Joker, you can't swipe someone else's card. (light laughter from the crowd) That's another game entirely. This next question's a long one -- so please play carefully...
Before hosting the syndicated version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Meredith Vieira was a...
\ celebrity contestant on ABC's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
\ correspondent for ABC News' 20/20
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Jay.
Jay: I don't think she gueststarred, and she's been on the View... so I'll say none of the above.
Doug: "None of the above" is incorrect. Andy, chance to steal.
Andy: Wow... I also dont think she has been involved with 20/20, so I will have to say that ... She was a celebrity contestant on ABC's "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"
Doug: (impersonating Regis) Izzatcha final ansuh?
(audience laughs) (Andy nods head "yes")
Doug: (still in character) It's a good one!
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Doug: Yes, indeed. Before she hosted, she took the hot seat across from Regis Philbin on a celebrity episode of Millionaire. And long before that, Meredith was a correspondent for CBS' grandfather of newsmagazines, 60 Minutes. OK, Champ, tie score. Which card?
Andy: I will take the JOKER
Doug: Figured as much.
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Doug: Let's see what cards are up for grabs next.
D.J.: And now we have...
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D.J.: ...the 10 of Diamonds and the King of Spades.
Doug: Now, shall we check the chip count? Oh, wait, that's another poker show. Anyhoo, another 10-pointer...
The Yukon Territory was organized...
\ in 1898
\ in Canada
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Andy.
Andy: I will say ALL of the Above
Doug: Right on.
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Doug: You take the lead in points. Which card do we add?
Andy: I will take the 10 of Diamonds
Doug: Denying Jay the pair of 10s...
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JAY
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Doug: ...Andy, pending the rest of the round, has a pair of 10s, Jay's 3/5 of the way toward a straight. Next cards from Deej.
D.J.: And we have...
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D.J.: ...the Jack of Spades and the Jack of Clubs.
(a few woos from the audience)
Doug: Well, this is interesting. You'll each be 4/5 of the way toward a straight after this question. Jay, however, would have a better shot to complete the straight needing an Ace, 9 or the other Joker on the blind card question. Andy would need a King or Joker for the straight.
But that's in the future. What's important now is 10 points with this query...
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital...
\ was founded by Danny Thomas
\ is located in Knoxville, Tennessee
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Jay.
Jay: It was founded by Danny Thomas.
Doug: That's right.
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Doug: You've pretty much go to the other side of the state to find the hospital -- in Memphis. Jay, which fishhook would you like?
Jay: I'll take the Jack of Spades, please.
Doug: Jack of Spades it is. Our champ gets the other black Jack.
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Doug: Now, as we get to the blind card question, I should note there is a chance both of you will get a King-high straight. In the event you both end up with a King-through-9 combination, no one gets 25 points. So, the 15 points on this question may make the difference in who becomes champ.
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Doug: We've got the blind cards in place. Here's the important question...
Juliette Gordon Low was...
\ born in 1870
\ the founder of the Girl Scouts
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Andy.
Andy: She was the Founder of the Girl Scouts
Doug: Correct.
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Doug: She was born in 1860, I believe. In any event, Andy, the trick now is to hang on to the lead. Which card would you like?
Andy: I will take the Left Card
Doug: Left card is yours. Jay, you get the right.
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Doug: Everything is in place. Let's see who gets 25 points for high hand. Deej, let's reveal Andy's fifth card first.
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Doug: It's a 9. We'll make the Joker another 9. You have a set of 9s, Andy. Jay, if your last card is one of the two remaining 9s, any Ace which we haven't seen or the other Joker, you'll have the straight and become our new champion. Deej, let's see who wins it.
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Doug: Ten. Not enough. Andy wins it!
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(winning bells; audience applause)
Doug: It again came down to the cards. Jay, if you got your hands on that 9, your King-high straight would beat Andy's three 10s. All's not lost, however. You still have CY$500 and our thanks for playing some Poker with us. Jay Converse, everyone.
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Doug: OK, Andy. Second win. You'll get to play the Deuces Wild Poker round in a moment. But first, time to make some more cyber-money. This time, I want you to pick two letters in the word "POKER". Find CY$5000 and CY$2000 and I'll throw in a bonus of CY$3000 for a total of CY$10,000.
In addition, since you get to pick two letters, if one of your selections reveals CY$5000 in this round and then you win four Deuces in the endgame, you'll have total winnings of more than CY$100,000 and a berth in the Quarter Million Playoff.
Doug: It's all about luck from here to the end of the episode, Andy. Hope it's on your side.
Andy: WOW ! That was a great match. Jay was an excellent player !
Doug: He sure is an excellent player.
Andy: Time to make some cyber $$$ .... I am going to try the P again (it didnt work out last game) and the R... Let's see how the First & Last Letters strategy works out !
Doug: Trying the Alpha and Omega method. Let's see how that works. First the P.
JOKER POKER CONTINUES
