Video Poker

Kourtney: I am going to try number 1, 3, 19, 21 and 14.

Doug: And they're going to reveal what's behind those numbers -- whether they like it or not. :)

 




(FF reveal sfx)

Doug: Just a pair of ladies for a nickel. You'll need a second turn.

Kourtney: Lets keep the ladies and exchange the rest for number 2, 12, 22.

Doug: OK. I might've gone for the straight. But if you make three of a kind, you'll still be in it mathematically. Let's see what's behind the numbers that are or end in 2.

 




(FF reveal sfx)

(audience groans)

Doug: Oh man! Almost built yourself a full boat.

 

 

 

KOURTNEY
JAY
ANDY

Doug: Two pair does give you 10 more points -- but you'll finish out of the cyber-money. We know Kourtney and Jay go on to the next round and Andy will be waiting for one of them in Joker Poker. But, Andy...

(cards are shuffled on the video screen; after shuffling stops, the cards are covered immediately with the 24 numbers)

 




Doug: ...we'll still let ya play Video Poker -- for a car and 100-grand. (audience cheers) If you can make a royal flush, you'll find yourself back at a familiar place -- The Prudential at the Half. Err... uh... (audience laughs) the Quarter Million Playoff. Anyway, go pick five.

Andy: 1, 5, 10, 16, 23

Doug: OK, let's see how close you've come.

 




(FF reveal sfx)

Doug: Ouch! Well, it's a 20-point straight -- what Kourtney could've used earlier. But you also have the two lowest Spades on the board plus a face card of Hearts, Clubs and Diamonds. Make exchanges and hope for the best.

Andy: I'll keep the King and choose 7, 13, 21 and 24

Doug: OK, if 7, 13, 21 and 24 hide Hearts higher than a 9, he's back in the tournament. Let's see 'em.

 




(FF reveal sfx)

(audience groans)

Doug: Well, you went from a straight to two pair. But still you win the round.

 

 

 

KOURTNEY
JAY
ANDY

(winning bells; audience applause)

Doug: OK, now time for the five-grand game.

 
 



 
 

Doug: CY$5000 hides behind one of the letters in "POKER". Which letter?

Andy: I guess I'll take a P.

(audience laughs)

Doug: Contestant coordinator will direct to the bathroom later. But before you go, enjoy...

 
 



 
 

(rimshot; ca-ching)

Doug: ...wow, a new sound effect and CY$500.

 

 

 

KOURTNEY
JAY
ANDY

(smooth jazz theme plays)

Doug: Kourtney and Jay, you'll be playing The Name Game with us in 5-Card Poker. The winner there plays against Andy for the championship.

But first, we're going to let three other players in on a special game. That's all ahead -- on Net Poker.

(audience applause)

ADVANCE TO AUDIENCE GAME