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April 9th, 2019 at 6:42:03 PM permalink
Just messing with the table function. I used to run Jeopardy! games at another site many years ago (although it had virtual currency for prizes). All the Jep talk made me nostalgic. Most users here will find the answers easy to medium.

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April 10th, 2019 at 4:04:32 AM permalink
let me try "wizard" for $1000
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April 10th, 2019 at 9:40:59 AM permalink
Quote: odiousgambit

let me try "wizard" for $1000


Unfortunately Alex Trebek is afk at his day job so the answer won't post until this evening. Please tune in.
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April 10th, 2019 at 4:55:15 PM permalink
Quote: odiousgambit

let me try "wizard" for $1000



For 1000 points the answer is....

The Wizard considers this Vegas locale to be "a great example of casino design".
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April 10th, 2019 at 5:49:54 PM permalink
Quote: Gialmere

For 1000 points the answer is....

The Wizard considers this Vegas locale to be "a great example of casino design".


Wynn


I'll take Craps for 1,000, Alex Gialmere.
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April 10th, 2019 at 5:53:20 PM permalink
Judges? Ooh sorry. You need to rephrase your response.
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April 10th, 2019 at 6:04:34 PM permalink
For 1000 points the answer is....

The Wizard considers this Vegas locale to be "a great example of casino design".


what is Wynn


I'll take Craps for 1,000, Alex Gialmere
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April 10th, 2019 at 6:12:03 PM permalink
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what is Wynn



Correct. GWAE wins 1000 pts!

Quote:

I'll take Craps for 1,000, Alex Gialmere



For 1000 points the answer is....

A standard Vegas craps table is this many feet in length.


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GWAE: 1000
RS: -1000
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April 10th, 2019 at 6:19:39 PM permalink
What is 14?
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April 10th, 2019 at 6:20:22 PM permalink
what is 12 feet?

if correct I will take craps for 800
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April 10th, 2019 at 6:27:18 PM permalink
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what is 12 feet?



Correct. GWAE wins 1000 points!

Quote:

if correct I will take craps for 800



For 800 points the answer is...

An "Ozzie and Harriet" is slang for rolling this.


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GWAE: 2000
RS: -1000
SkittleCar1: -1000
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April 10th, 2019 at 7:09:08 PM permalink
What is 8?

Craps for 600, Alex who is much more fair than Gialmere.
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April 10th, 2019 at 7:16:11 PM permalink
Quote: RS

What is 8?



Judges? We're looking for hard eight (two squares) but we'll accept it. [How's that for fair?]
RS wins 800 points!

Quote:

Craps for 600



For 600 points the answer is....

In 1907, this craps bet was created to assure players of honest dice.


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GWAE: 2000
RS: -200
SkittleCar1: -1000
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April 10th, 2019 at 7:35:00 PM permalink
What is Don’ Pass
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April 10th, 2019 at 7:38:03 PM permalink
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What is Don’ Pass



Correct. Ayecarumba wins 600 points!

Select a category.
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April 10th, 2019 at 7:46:32 PM permalink
Casinos for 1000 please.
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April 10th, 2019 at 7:50:23 PM permalink
Quote: Ayecarumba

Casinos for 1000 please.



For 1000 points the answer is....

Until Amtrak discontinued the Desert Wind route, it was the only US casino containing a train station.


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April 10th, 2019 at 7:52:25 PM permalink
What is the Union Plaza
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April 10th, 2019 at 7:56:13 PM permalink
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What is the Union Plaza



Correct. Ayecarumba wins 1000 points! Select again.
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April 10th, 2019 at 7:57:54 PM permalink
Same category, 800 please
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April 10th, 2019 at 8:00:52 PM permalink
Quote: Ayecarumba

Same category, 800 please



For 800 points the answer is....

It's the only Vegas casino to be torn down and then rebuilt on the same spot with the same name.


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April 10th, 2019 at 8:15:00 PM permalink
It's the only Vegas casino to be torn down and then rebuilt on the same spot with the same name.

What is the Aladdin?


If correct, I'll take Hollywood for $200.
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April 10th, 2019 at 8:25:12 PM permalink
Quote: EdCollins

What is the Aladdin?



Judges? Ding Ding! We were looking for the Flamingo but Aladdin is technically correct although it's now Planet Hollywood.

Ed Collins wins 800points!

Quote:

If correct, I'll take Hollywood for $200.


For 200 points the answer is....

If you win a Vegas trip, become addicted to slots and then get chased trough the casino by a one-armed bandit, you must be on this TV show.


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1000 ---- ---- 1000 1000 ----


GWAE: 2000
Ayecarumba: 1600
EdCollins: 800
RS: -200
SkittleCar1: -1000
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April 10th, 2019 at 8:25:30 PM permalink
What is Caesars Palace?
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April 10th, 2019 at 8:27:34 PM permalink
I'm guessing that response is to the previous question.

[Alex Trebek will be AFK for a short period.]
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April 10th, 2019 at 8:31:59 PM permalink
Quote: Gialmere

I'm guessing that response is to the previous question.

[Alex Trebek will be AFK for a short period.]



Oops! Slow updates on the road.
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April 10th, 2019 at 8:44:24 PM permalink
If you win a Vegas trip, become addicted to slots and then get chased trough the casino by a one-armed bandit, you must be on this TV show.

What is The Fugitive?
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April 10th, 2019 at 9:19:18 PM permalink
Quote: EdCollins

If you win a Vegas trip, become addicted to slots and then get chased trough the casino by a one-armed bandit, you must be on this TV show.

What is The Fugitive?



Ooh sorry, incorrect, but I see where you were going with that.

Fraaankllliiiinnn!!!



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April 10th, 2019 at 9:39:30 PM permalink
Ah, now I know. Thanks for the hint.

However, in Jeopardy, once you guess incorrectly you can't guess again, so I'll let someone else answer.
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April 10th, 2019 at 9:51:08 PM permalink
If you win a Vegas trip, become addicted to slots and then get chased trough the casino by a one-armed bandit, you must be on this TV show.

What us the Twilight Zone?


If correct, odds and ends for $1000, Gial
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April 10th, 2019 at 10:05:31 PM permalink
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Twilight Zone


Correct. beachbumbabs wins 200 points!

Quote: beachbumbabs

If correct, odds and ends for $1000



For 1000 points the answer is....

On a full-pay Pair Plus wager, this result gives odds of 4 to 1.


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GWAE: 2000
Ayecarumba: 1600
EdCollins: 600
beachbumbabs: 200
RS: -200
SkittleCar1: -1000
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April 10th, 2019 at 10:10:02 PM permalink
What is a flush?

Odds & Ends for 800.
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April 10th, 2019 at 10:10:39 PM permalink
On a full-pay Pair Plus wager, this result gives odds of 4 to 1.

What is a flush?


If correct, Hollywood for $400.
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April 10th, 2019 at 10:18:58 PM permalink
Quote: RS

What is a flush?


Correct. RS wins 1000 points!
Quote:

Odds & Ends for 800.


For 800 points the answer is....

This item is used to mark the end of a shoe.


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---- ---- ---- 1000 1000 ----


GWAE: 2000
Ayecarumba: 1600
RS: 800
EdCollins: 600
beachbumbabs: 200
SkittleCar1: -1000
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April 10th, 2019 at 10:26:00 PM permalink
This item is used to mark the end of a shoe.

What is a cut card?
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
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April 10th, 2019 at 10:29:18 PM permalink
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What is a cut card?



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April 10th, 2019 at 10:30:39 PM permalink
Quote: Gialmere

Quote: beachbumbabs

What is a cut card?



Correct. beachbumbabs wins 800 points! Select a category.



Hollywood for 400. But I'm off to bed. GL all.
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April 10th, 2019 at 10:38:05 PM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs

Hollywood for 400.


For 400 points the answer is....

This 1964 film's title song became Sin City's unofficail anthem.


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GWAE: 2000
Ayecarumba: 1600
beachbumbabs: 1000
RS: 800
EdCollins: 600
SkittleCar1: -1000
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April 10th, 2019 at 10:53:57 PM permalink
This 1964 film's title song became Sin Citiy's unofficail anthem.

What is Viva Las Vegas?

Hollywood for $600.
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April 10th, 2019 at 11:00:39 PM permalink
Quote: EdCollins

What is Viva Las Vegas?



Correct. EdCollins wins 400 points!

Quote:

Hollywood for $600.


For 600 points the answer is....

The Scorsese film "Casino" is loosly based on events at this casino.


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400 400 400 ---- 400 400
600 600 ---- ---- 600 600
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---- ---- ---- 1000 1000 ----


GWAE: 2000
Ayecarumba: 1600
EdCollins: 1000
beachbumbabs: 1000
RS: 800
SkittleCar1: -1000

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April 10th, 2019 at 11:09:47 PM permalink
What is the Stardust?

Hollywood for $800.
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April 11th, 2019 at 9:55:18 AM permalink
Quote: EdCollins

What is the Stardust?


Correct. EdCollins wins 600 points!
Quote:

Hollywood for $800.


For 800 points the answer is....

In the original "Ocean's 11", this Rat Packer picked up the stolen casino loot in a garbage truck.


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600 600 ---- ---- 600 600
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---- ---- ---- 1000 1000 ----


GWAE: 2000
EdCollins: 1600
Ayecarumba: 1600
beachbumbabs: 1000
RS: 800
SkittleCar1: -1000
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April 11th, 2019 at 10:30:25 AM permalink
Who is Sammy Davis Jr.?
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April 11th, 2019 at 10:35:48 AM permalink
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Who is Sammy Davis Jr.?


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April 11th, 2019 at 10:41:59 AM permalink
Let's finish Hollywood for $1000.
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April 11th, 2019 at 10:43:20 AM permalink
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Correct.



Nope.

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April 11th, 2019 at 10:49:19 AM permalink
Judges? Are you talking about this at 15:13?

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April 11th, 2019 at 10:54:58 AM permalink
Quote: Ayecarumba

Let's finish Hollywood for $1000.


For 1000 points the answer is....

In the TV show "Vega$", PI Dan Tanna lived in a warehouse owned by this casino/resort which he often worked for.


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400 400 400 ---- 400 400
600 600 ---- ---- 600 600
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---- ---- ---- ---- 1000 ----


Ayecarumba: 2200
GWAE: 2000
EdCollins: 1600
beachbumbabs: 1000
RS: 800
SkittleCar1: -1000
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April 11th, 2019 at 10:55:52 AM permalink
What is the Desert Inn?
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April 11th, 2019 at 11:02:30 AM permalink
Quote: Ayecarumba

What is the Desert Inn?


Correct. Ayecarumba wins 1000 points! Select a category.
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