Doug: And we're back on The Big Risk. Third round's about to start. It's the last round for one of these players. Let's start it by giving them each CY$200.
CHRIS
CY$300MATT
CY$400KOURTNEY
CY$600
Doug: The questions are now worth CY$200 each. Remember, they go fast and furious in this round -- so it's important to do well going into the Final Risk. Good luck and away we go...
The word "screeched" is one of the longest one syllable words in the English language. Name three other nine-letter, one syllable words.
Doug: Chris.
Chris: Stretched, screeched, and strengths
Doug: Oh, dear. I need a ruling from the judge, please.
Doug: I was afraid of that. Sorry about that, Chris, and I'll tell you why.
The question began, "The word 'screeched' is one of the longest one syllable words in the English language." The question specifically asked to identify three *other* nine-letter, one syllable words.
Unfortunately, you repeated "screeched" and gave me two new words. That's why we must rule against you.
CHRIS
CY$300MATT
CY$600KOURTNEY
CY$800
Doug: Stretched and Strengths were on our list -- as well as Scratched, Scrunched, Scrounged, Splotched and Straights. OK, let's move on a new question...
What cast member of the original Battlestar Galactica TV series had a number one hit in the '60s with a song titled "Ringo"?
(time passes) (buzz)
Doug: Correct answer was Lorne Greene -- the original Commander Adama. On to another CY$200 question...
What does the "F." in F. Murray Abraham stand for?
Doug: Kourtney.
Kourtney: Fahrid
Doug: That's right.
CHRIS
CY$300MATT
CY$600KOURTNEY
CY$1,000
Doug: Kourtney at a grand now. Next question requires a simple "yes" or "no"...
Has snow ever fallen in the Sahara Desert?
Doug: Matt.
Matt: yes
Doug: Snow fell at least once -- February 18, 1979. And then, the snow melted quickly. You're right, Matt.
CHRIS
CY$300MATT
CY$800KOURTNEY
CY$1,000
Doug: I think we can sneak one more in -- and here it is...
What four-word phrase is said to be the most often printed warning in the history of the printed word?
Doug: Chris.
Chris: Close cover before striking
Doug: There ya go.
CHRIS
CY$500MATT
CY$800KOURTNEY
CY$1,000
(audience applause) (bells ring)
Doug: "Close Cover Before Striking" appears on most matchbooks. At the end of this half of the round, Kourtney has CY$1000, Matt at 800 and Chris with 500.
Anything can still happen in the Final Risk. Remember, the player who finishes in last place is eliminated from the game. The others go to the playoff. D.J. has the details on tonight's Final Risk.
D.J.: Thanks, Doug. For the Final Risk, we've brought back the dice table for Triple Play. In a moment, Harry will roll three dice -- with the help of this huge plastic dice cup left over from the short-lived TV game show Yahtzee.
Before he rolls, you'll pick a number between 1 and 6 inclusive -- and then bet on that number.
D.J.: If the number you bet on appears once in Harry's roll, the payoff is 1-to-1. If your selection matches two of the dice cubes, the payoff is 2-to-1. And if your number matches all three dice, the payoff is 3-to-1.
Doug: Again, remember the minimum bet is CY$200. Max is "all in" and you still have to bet in CY$50 increments. Good luck, decide carefully and place your bets.
(players input bets)
CHRIS
CY$00MATT
CY$550KOURTNEY
CY$6502
CY$5003
CY$2504
CY$350Doug: And we're all locked in. Chris betting all in on the number 2, Matt betting 250 on 3 and Kourtney betting 350 on 4.
This much we know for sure -- if no 2 comes up on this roll, Matt and Kourtney advance to the Lucky 7 Playoff. If at least one 2 comes up, we'll have to see how the other dice come out and crunch the numbers from there. Harry, do your stuff.
(DH dumps the dice onto the table)
D.J.: One 1 and two 2s. Looks great for Chris -- but not for Matt.
CHRIS
CY$00MATT
CY$550KOURTNEY
CY$6502
CY$1,5003
CY$2504
CY$350Doug: Indeed, we pay Chris at 2:1 odds. The others lose their wagers -- and as Deej alluded to....
CHRIS
CY$1,500MATT
CY$550KOURTNEY
CY$650
Doug: ...it's Chris vs. Kourtney in the Lucky 7 Playoff. (winning bells; audience applause) Congratulations, gentlemen. We'll get the cards ready for the final round. Matt, Lady Luck just wasn't on your side in this round. But, you don't leave us empty-handed. You still keep the CY$550 and there are more prizes awaiting you backstage. A nice hand for Matt Taylor.
(audience applause) ("A Little Less Conversation" plays)
Doug: When we come back, Chris goes for CY$100,000 and a new car in the Lucky 7 Playoff. Kourtney will try to stop him -- and perhaps win a 100-grand and the car in The Big Risk round. Stay with us.
