Rich: The championship's on the line. Brian and Matthias play Joker Poker where one of them could win CY$25,000 -- plus a side pot worth CY$10,000. Back to Doug Morris and The New Net Poker.
Doug: Thanks, Rich. And then we had two. Brian won the first round, Matthias the second. Winner of this round wins the game and a chance to win CY$75,000 in Deuces Wild Poker. (audience cheers) Let's get to our theme in this round.
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Doug: Ah, one of my favorites -- In Other Words. I'll express a phrase or title in other words, you have to give me the actual phrase or title.
You'll know we're looking for a title when it's in quotes -- and we'll need the exact title.
Each question is worth 10 points -- 'til we get to the 15-point blind card question. High hand's worth 25. Then we go to the Poker Run until someone reaches the goal of 100 points.
Brian cut the cards for this round -- and here come the first two cards from the top of the deck.
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D.J.: The 9 of Spades and the 10 of Spades.
Doug: And the first question from In Other Words is indeed a title. Here it comes...
"Cease, Scan Plus Hear"
Doug: Brian.
Brian: Stop Look & Listen
Doug: Correct.
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Doug: It was the title of a song by Donna Summer -- and the title of an early CBS game show. Brian, as if I have to ask.
Brian: The 10 of spades.
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Doug: Very well. Matthias gets the 9 -- and we have two more cards.
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D.J.: The King of Clubs and the Jack of Clubs.
Doug: All righty. Two Clubs up for grabs. Take a look at this...
All involved is Leonard Maltin
Doug: Brian again.
Brian: Everyone's a Critic
Doug: That's a correct answer. (ding; audience applause) We also would've taken "everybody's a critic" as a right answer. Even if one of you split that first word into two -- "everyone is" or "everybody is" -- that would've been fine. Brian, you lead 20-0. Which card?
Brian: I'll take the cowboy
Doug: King for Brian.
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Doug: Matthias gets the knave. Two more cards are on the way.
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D.J.: The King of Diamonds and the 10 of Diamonds.
Doug: So far, they've been coming in pairs on suits. No Jokers yet this round. Next question...
"Earvin Johnson, Jr.: That Assemblage"
Doug: Brian again.
Brian: "Magic: The Gathering"
Doug: Right again.
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Doug: Matthias, I see you trying to buzz in. Brian so far has the hotter hand. And he has the pick again.
Brian: One King is good -- but another would be even better. The cowboy please.
Doug: Second cowboy it shall be.
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Doug: Remember, the round's not over 'til someone reaches 100 points. Brian with two Kings, Matthias on a straight draw. Two more cards are comin'.
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D.J.: The Jack of Spades and the Queen of Hearts.
Doug: OK, getting interesting as we move on to this next clue.
Paying up with dollars with an effort at creating dollars
Doug: Matthias.
Matthias: Buying to sell.
Doug: Sorry -- not right. We were looking for "spend money to make money". Under the old rules, we'd allow Brian a chance to steal the points and control of the cards. But with these new rules, the points and control automatically go to the opposition.
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Doug: So Brian, which card would you like?
Brian: I will take the Queen.
Doug: Lady goes to Brian.
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Doug: And with that done. Brian has two Kings, Matthias with two Jacks. With a little luck, Matthias can tie the score with the help of these next cards.
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Doug: We're at the 15-point blind card clue. High hand bonus is 25 points. Then we go to the Poker Run to find a winner. Here's the blind card clue.
007 matter
Doug: Brian.
Brian: Bond Issue
Doug: That's right. (ding; audience applause) 007 is James Bond, matter's another word for issue. Brian, which card?
Brian: I'll take the right.
Doug: OK, Matthias will end up with the left card by default.
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Doug: And let's see Matthias' last card first. He's building on two Jacks. Deej, what's the last card?
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Doug: Looky there. A Joker. That's three of a kind. Brian, only way you'll get another 25 is if the right was a King or Joker. Let's see it.
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Doug: Nope. A Queen. Matthias gets on the board.
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Doug: It's 55-25 in Brian's favor. But let's race to 100 in another Poker.
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Doug: This Poker Run works like the earlier run -- 15 points a question. But we increase the stakes by 5 points for each face card that comes down the chute. These are the next cards from the top of the deck.
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D.J.: The 9 of Diamonds and the Ace of Spades.
Doug: So we stay at 15 per query. Brian's three away from the championship. Matthias, two right answers will tie the game. Let's start the Poker Run -- now.
Before becoming the 41st President of the United States, George H.W. Bush served as...
\ Vice President of the United States
\ director of the CIA
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Brian.
Brian: All of the above
Doug: That's right. Next question's about the former prez's son -- himself a former prez.
Before becoming the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush served as...
\ governor of Texas
\ U.S. senator from Texas
\ all of the above
\ none of the above
Doug: Matthias.
Matthias: governor of Texas
Doug: Right.
JOKER POKER CONTINUES
