Scarlett: The championship's on the line. Andy and Dom play Joker Poker where one of them could win CY$25,000 -- plus a side pot worth CY$45,000. Back to Doug Morris and Net Poker.
Doug: Thanks, Scarlett. Wow. CY$70,000 could be won in this round alone -- and then another 50-grand could be won in the bonus round of Deuces Wild Poker.
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Doug: Andy and Dom made it here by winning a round and CY$2000 in the process. One of you will win this round and the championship -- and regardless of who wins, I *really* hope you win 70-grand here and 50-large later.
Before we can start awarding big payoffs, we have to play Joker Poker and our theme is...
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Doug: ...one of my favorites -- Initial Descriptions. I'll give you the initials of a famous person -- and then describe that person using words that start with the person's initials.
For example, if I gave you the initials D.T. and the description of Dealmaking Tycoon, you'd chime in and respond Donald Trump.
Much like 5-Card Poker, each set of initials is worth 10 points and the choice of card. After we've played four sets of initials, we go to the 15-card blind card question. High hand is worth 25 points.
Because this is Joker Poker, we have two Jokers in the deck. If you manage to get a Joker in your hand, you may use it for anything when your hand's complete.
For this round only, if you make a natural royal flush or five of a kind, you win CY$1,000,000.
Doug: Andy cut the cards since he won the first round. Let's see the first two cards from the top of the deck.
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D.J.: Wow, great start. The Ace of Hearts and the Joker.
Doug: Wow indeed. Andy, you sure know how to cut 'em. One more thing -- you *must* identify the person's name based on the initials we provide. If you give me just a last name, I have to call you wrong.
Here comes your first question.
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"Jeopardy!" Gentleman |
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Doug: Andy.
Andy: Who is Johnny Gilbert?
(light laughter from the crowd)
Doug: The answer is: He holds the record for most amount of introductions of a software engineer from Utah. (audience laughs) Yup, that's Johnny Gilbert alright.
Doug: First points of the round go to you -- as well as the first choice of card.
Andy: Joker.
Doug: Taking the wild card.
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Doug: Dom, you get the Ace out of that exchange -- which certainly isn't bad. Next two cards.
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(a few woos from the crowd)
D.J.: Yeah, two cowboys. The King of Hearts and the King of Spades.
Doug: Huh kay. Early interesting situation in the round. Next initials.
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Doctor Mallard |
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Doug: Andy again.
Andy: David McCallum.
Doug: Right again.
Doug: David McCallum plays Dr. Mallard on "NCIS". Andy, which card?
Andy: King of Hearts.
(a few groans)
Doug: Why not rip Dom's heart out in the process?
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ANDY DOM |
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Doug: Well, Dom's out of contention for the million. Andy could still win the million if he collects the other Kings and Joker in the deck. Next cards.
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(more groans)
D.J.: The Jack of Hearts and the Jack of Diamonds.
Doug: Now no one can win a million in this round. Moving forward with the next set of initials.
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Doug: Andy.
Andy: Al Michaels.
Doug: That's right.
Doug: Announced the historic "miracle on ice" hockey game at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Andy, you're leading 30-0. Which Jack?
Andy: Jack of Hearts
Doug: Going for the non-natural royal flush, eh?
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Doug: Both players still on a straight draw. Next two cards, please.
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D.J.: The 9 of Diamonds and the 10 of Clubs.
Doug: Well, no royal flush of any kind's possible. Dom, hope that makes you feel a little better. Let's see if you can get on the scoreboard with this...
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"Baywatch" Babe |
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Doug: Dom.
Dom: Brooke Burns.
Doug: That's right.
Doug: Dom, you're on the board -- but behind 30-10. Which card?
Dom: 10
Doug: Very well. Going into the blind card question...
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Doug: ...Dom's working on an Ace high straight. Andy's also on a straight draw -- but the best he can do is King high. Next two cards for the round come face down.
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Doug: Let's up the ante and play for 15 points. Here's the set of initials.
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Doug: Dom.
Dom: Marcel Marceau.
Doug: That's the mime.
Doug: You've narrowed the score, Dom. You're down by just 5. Which card would you like to complete your hand?
Dom: Left card.
Doug: The left card. Very well.
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Doug: We have the cards in place. Let's see who'll have the lead before the Poker Run.
Andy, a Queen, 10 or the other Joker will complete the King high straight. Another King, Jack or 9 would give you trips. Deej, please turn over Andy's last card.
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(a few groans)
Doug: The one thing you really didn't want you got. We'll call that Joker an Ace for one pair of Aces. Dom, a Queen or Joker completes a straight for you. Anything else higher than a 9 gives you a better pair situation. Deej, let's see who'll get the lead before the Poker Run.
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(scattered cheers)
Doug: It's a straight. Dom's 25 points richer.
JOKER POKER CONTINUES
