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Post by tmann3x on Jan 8, 2017 21:32:18 GMT -5
Welcome to the very first episode of Gambit in 2017! Our defending champion Michael C. Koontz is back after the Holiday break. In just 3 days, he has amassed a grand total of $466,048 in cash and prizes.
Right now, we're looking for a challenger to play against Michael for a shot at playing Beat The Dealer for $1 million. While Jennifer Love Hewitt has the day off, we'll have a special guest card dealer at the start of this episode. For now-- if you want to play against Michael, please let me know and be on standby.
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 9, 2017 10:51:32 GMT -5
I'm STILL looking for a contestant. Who wants to join in?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2017 11:04:12 GMT -5
I will
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 9, 2017 11:10:32 GMT -5
Thanks, Sam. Showtime will begin tonight at 6:00 pm EST. Standby...
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 9, 2017 18:53:11 GMT -5
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Jim Thornton: You have the knowledge... You know the odds... All the rest is in the cards... On--A game of skill, fate, and fortune. And now, from Television City in Hollywood... here's your host-- Tony Lane![CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]Tony: Thanks, Jim. Happy New Year, everybody... and welcome to Gambit. Television's only program where a 21 or blackjack could lead to a dazzling array of cash, prizes, including the top cash prize of $1 million. I hope that you had a great day since we are now in the year 2017. Our card dealer Jennifer Love Hewitt is off today but will return on tomorrow's broadcast. Right now, we have a special guest dealer. You may know her as a co-host of "Catch 21" with "America's Funniest Home Videos" host Alfonso Ribeiro on GSN. She's here after her long hiatus for a one episode only appearance. Please give it up for our special guest card dealer... Mikki Padilla! [WILD CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]Mikki: Thanks, Tony. Happy New Year, everyone! It's been a very long time since I was the card dealer in "Catch 21". Now that I'm the guest dealer on Gambit, I'm sure they'll be more than just catching 21. Let's meet our two players... [CONTESTANTS' INTRO]Our challenger for today is a native of Wales, Scotland. Meet SAM RYAN![CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]And playing against Sam is our returning champion. Making his fourth appearance, he has a grand total of $466,048 in cash and prizes. He's currently unemployed, but enjoys writing and reading books. From the state of Pennsylvania, meet MICHAEL KOONTZ![MORE CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]Tony: Thank you, Mikki. We'll be seeing you after the break. Sam... welcome to America and our show. Please tell us about yourself. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2017 11:04:48 GMT -5
I'm unempolyed, I like playing video games and board games.
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 10, 2017 11:54:02 GMT -5
So Sam... what's your favorite video game of all time?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2017 12:15:40 GMT -5
Well... That's a hard question... *thinks* Jeez, it's harder when asked!
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 10, 2017 12:26:11 GMT -5
I see. Good luck to you, Sam. And Michael, please tell us about you.
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Post by larsonfan1 on Jan 10, 2017 15:08:02 GMT -5
Well, I'm from Pennsylvania and I read and write many stories. Also, in my free time, I like to watch game shows and play games as well. Also, I'd like to add that I'm so happy to be here again!
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 11, 2017 18:33:52 GMT -5
Glad to hear that, Michael. Are you ready to win even more?
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Post by larsonfan1 on Jan 11, 2017 18:53:15 GMT -5
Yes I am!
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 12, 2017 10:46:00 GMT -5
Good luck to you, Michael. Before we start the game, we'll take a short break. When our presentation continues, we'll play the first round and see if either Sam or Michael wins the first game of the match with either a 21 or a blackjack. We'll begin round 1 of Gambit following this commercial time out. Stick around, folks... [CLOSING THEME][CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]*fade to commercial* ========================================================================================= |
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 12, 2017 17:34:29 GMT -5
*back to studio* [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]Welcome back to Gambit. Now that Michael and Sam are ready, let's begin the first round with a look at the big money board on my podium. [CASH REGISTER RINGS]Whoever gets a combination of at least three cards for a total of 21 wins the Any 21 Jackpot of $7,500. [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]But... if you get an Ace and either a 10 or face card, you'll win the Blackjack Bonus worth $10,000! [MORE CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]And before the start of the show, the lab rats at Tandem Tech, a RANDOM.ORG company, have given our card dealer Mikki a deck of 54 super sized playing cards that were shuffled, cut, and sealed for her. She's gonna break the seal right now and reveals the first card as we're ready to begin round 1. Mikki...? Mikki: Our first card in round 1 is the Queen. [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]Tony: What an excellent card. Each correct answer is worth $100 and whoever is closer to 21 (without going over) wins an additional $500. Here comes the first question. Cat, Fish, or Hoss-- What was the nickname of the middle brother on "Bonanza"?You have 24 hours to PM your buzz-code between 1 and 100. |
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 13, 2017 19:20:20 GMT -5
Buzz-code answer: 73 1st: SAM (65) 2nd: MICHAEL (31) [BUZZ-IN]Sam...? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2017 12:02:55 GMT -5
Hoss!
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 15, 2017 19:46:01 GMT -5
Hoss is correct. [APPLAUSE, DING]And you have 100 bucks, Sam. Do you want to keep the Queen or pass it to Michael? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 11:01:28 GMT -5
Keeping the queen!
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 16, 2017 18:12:42 GMT -5
The challenger keep the Queen for a 10. If your next card is an Ace, you'll win the Blackjack Bonus of $10,000. Mikki won't reveal the next card unless someone answers the next question correctly. So... here it comes. 4, 5, or 6-- How many players make up a basketball team? |
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 17, 2017 14:32:38 GMT -5
24 HOUR WARNING!
If Michael does not send in his buzz-code in less than 4 hours, he will receive a strike one.
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 17, 2017 16:59:37 GMT -5
Buzz-code answer: 47 1st: SAM (35) 2nd: MICHAEL (64) [BUZZ-IN]Sam...? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2017 18:08:07 GMT -5
5?
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 18, 2017 12:56:54 GMT -5
5 is correct. [APPLAUSE, DING]You now have 200 bucks. Do you want to keep the card or pass it to Michael? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2017 14:31:03 GMT -5
Let's keep it. Come on, Ace!
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 19, 2017 18:49:19 GMT -5
If your next card is an Ace, you'll win the $10,000 Blackjack Bonus. Mikki... please reveal Sam's next card. Mikki: Sam... your next card is-- *shows card* --a 6. [AUDIENCE GROANS, APPLAUSE] Tony: The Blackjack Bonus is now out of play. However, you still have a chance to win the Any 21 Jackpot of $7,500. Before I read the next question, you have a decision. Do you want to continue the round or freeze? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2017 10:38:23 GMT -5
Continue the round.
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 20, 2017 23:16:02 GMT -5
Next question...
Bonnie Blair, Janet Evans, or Jackie Joyner Kersee-- Who was the first U.S. woman to win five Olympic gold medals in either the winter or summer games?
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 21, 2017 23:29:39 GMT -5
Buzz-code answer: 5 Since both Michael and Sam are tied with the buzz-code of 39, we'll go into sudden death to see who was first. [BUZZ-IN]Michael...? |
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Post by larsonfan1 on Jan 21, 2017 23:42:58 GMT -5
Janet Evans?
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Post by tmann3x on Jan 22, 2017 22:56:34 GMT -5
It was Bonnie Blair. 100 bucks goes to Sam. [DING]Sam... you have $300 and a total of 16. A fair warning-- If your next card is at least a 6, you'll end up in a suicidal bust and Michael wins the first round and $500. If your next card is a 5, you'll win the Any 21 Jackpot of $7,500. Do you want to keep the card or pass it to Michael? |
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