CrystalMath
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May 4th, 2019 at 1:57:18 PM permalink
What is 7?
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May 4th, 2019 at 1:57:28 PM permalink
Stripped 12
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May 4th, 2019 at 1:57:51 PM permalink
Oh sh*t I’m an idiot
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May 4th, 2019 at 2:03:08 PM permalink
This is what happens when I try to multitask 🤦‍♂️
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May 4th, 2019 at 2:04:04 PM permalink
Quote: CrystalMath

What is 7?


Yes 7. [Looking for a dealer 17] CrystalMath wins 1200 points!

Quote: PokerGrinder

Stripped 12


For 1200 points the answer is...

It's the largest strip club in Vegas and possibly the largest strip club in the world.


---- Syn City Layouts "C" Section Optimal Stripped
----- 400 400 400 ----- -----
----- 800 800 800 800 800
----- ----- ----- 1200 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----


PokerGrinder: 13,000
Mooseton: 7600
Ayecarumba: 5200
CrystalMath: 5000
miplet: 4000
Joeman: 4000
SkittleCar1: 2000
beachbumbabs: 1200
DRich: 200
GWAE: -1000
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
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May 4th, 2019 at 2:09:24 PM permalink
What is sapphires?
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May 4th, 2019 at 2:09:48 PM permalink
Stripped 8
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May 4th, 2019 at 2:15:20 PM permalink
Quote: PokerGrinder

What is sapphires?


Correct. [Located inside an old fitness club building.] PokerGrinder gets his 1200 points back!

Quote: PokerGrinder

Stripped 8


For 800 points the answer is...

The Vegas Vickie sign once adorned the marquee of this famous but now defunct strip club.


---- Syn City Layouts "C" Section Optimal ----
----- 400 400 400 ----- -----
----- 800 800 800 800 -----
----- ----- ----- 1200 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----


PokerGrinder: 14,200
Mooseton: 7600
Ayecarumba: 5200
CrystalMath: 5000
miplet: 4000
Joeman: 4000
SkittleCar1: 2000
beachbumbabs: 1200
DRich: 200
GWAE: -1000
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
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May 4th, 2019 at 2:20:52 PM permalink
What is the Girls of Glitter Gulch?
If correct, Optimal 800.
$1700, 18, 19, 1920, 40, 60,... :/ Thx 'Do it again'. I'll try
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May 4th, 2019 at 2:29:57 PM permalink

Quote: Mooseton

What is the Girls of Glitter Gulch?


Correct. [Vegas Vic and Vickie were married in a 1994 ceremony.] Mooseton wins 800 points!

Quote:

If correct, Optimal 800.


Woot Woot!!

And we have the last Daily Double!!



[In this format Daily Doubles are open to all players and are simply worth twice the max answer value.]
[All strategy taken from WOO.]
For 4000 points the answer is...

Optimal "Ocean Magic" strategy says that bubbles on this reel have no effect on whether you should play or not.


---- Syn City Layouts "C" Section ---- ----
----- 400 400 400 ----- -----
----- 800 800 800 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- 1200 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----


PokerGrinder: 14,200
Mooseton: 8400
Ayecarumba: 5200
CrystalMath: 5000
miplet: 4000
Joeman: 4000
SkittleCar1: 2000
beachbumbabs: 1200
DRich: 200
GWAE: -1000
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
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May 4th, 2019 at 2:38:14 PM permalink
What is reel 5?
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May 4th, 2019 at 2:40:56 PM permalink
Quote: PokerGrinder

What is reel 5?


Correct. PokerGrinder wins 4000 points!!!! [audience applause]

Please make a selection.
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
PokerGrinder
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May 4th, 2019 at 2:42:10 PM permalink
Layouts 8
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May 4th, 2019 at 2:45:13 PM permalink
Quote: PokerGrinder

Layouts 8


[Respond with the name of the game whose layout is depicted.]
For 800 points the answer is...




---- Syn City Layouts "C" Section ---- ----
----- 400 400 400 ----- -----
----- 800 ----- 800 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- 1200 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----


PokerGrinder: 18,200
Mooseton: 8400
Ayecarumba: 5200
CrystalMath: 5000
miplet: 4000
Joeman: 4000
SkittleCar1: 2000
beachbumbabs: 1200
DRich: 200
GWAE: -1000
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
Gialmere
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May 4th, 2019 at 3:07:29 PM permalink
Let's show a little more...

Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
Gialmere
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May 4th, 2019 at 3:22:57 PM permalink
And a little more...

Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
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May 4th, 2019 at 3:46:48 PM permalink
What is Asia Poker?
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May 4th, 2019 at 3:48:59 PM permalink
Quote: CrystalMath

What is Asia Poker?


Correct. CrystalMath wins 800 points!

Please make a selection.
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
PokerGrinder
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May 4th, 2019 at 3:49:11 PM permalink
I was never going to get that, I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen an Asian poker table before.
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CrystalMath
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May 4th, 2019 at 3:50:24 PM permalink
Syn 800
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Quote: CrystalMath

Syn 800


[Use synonyms to Vegasfy each word.]
For 800 points the answer is...

Pinnacle Longhorn Siezure


---- Syn City Layouts "C" Section ---- ----
----- 400 400 400 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- 800 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- 1200 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----


PokerGrinder: 18,200
Mooseton: 8400
CrystalMath: 5800
Ayecarumba: 5200
miplet: 4000
Joeman: 4000
SkittleCar1: 2000
beachbumbabs: 1200
DRich: 200
GWAE: -1000

Edit: Alex Trebek will AFK for a while. Tune in later for the final clues.
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
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May 4th, 2019 at 4:15:47 PM permalink
This is definitely the category I’ve struggled with the most.
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May 4th, 2019 at 4:17:22 PM permalink
I am finally online when a question is available and I have no clue.
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May 4th, 2019 at 4:24:43 PM permalink
What is Ultimate Texas Holdem?
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May 4th, 2019 at 4:26:04 PM permalink
Syn 400
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May 4th, 2019 at 4:44:31 PM permalink
Quote: CrystalMath

What is Ultimate Texas Holdem?


I'm very impressed Crystal!
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May 4th, 2019 at 5:46:54 PM permalink
Good one, CM!

I have to say, the quality of the games Gialmere writes is outstanding.

I picked a bad night to have a thunderstorm knock me offline for several hours. Asia Poker is a big favorite of mine.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
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May 4th, 2019 at 9:47:47 PM permalink
Quote: CrystalMath

What is Ultimate Texas Holdem?


Correct. CrystalMath gets a well-earned 800 points!

Quote: CrystalMath

Syn 400


[Use synonyms to Vegasfy each word.]
For 400 points the answer is...

Kings Castle


---- ---- Layouts "C" Section ---- ----
----- ----- 400 400 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- 800 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- 1200 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----


PokerGrinder: 18,200
Mooseton: 8400
CrystalMath: 6600
Ayecarumba: 5200
miplet: 4000
Joeman: 4000
SkittleCar1: 2000
beachbumbabs: 1200
DRich: 200
GWAE: -1000
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
CrystalMath
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May 4th, 2019 at 9:52:46 PM permalink
What is Imperial Palace?
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May 4th, 2019 at 9:57:20 PM permalink
Quote: CrystalMath

What is Imperial Palace?



Judges? Buzzz. [Close but no.] Try again.
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
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May 4th, 2019 at 9:58:59 PM permalink
What is Caesars Palace?
$1700, 18, 19, 1920, 40, 60,... :/ Thx 'Do it again'. I'll try
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May 4th, 2019 at 9:58:59 PM permalink
Deleted duplicate
$1700, 18, 19, 1920, 40, 60,... :/ Thx 'Do it again'. I'll try
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May 4th, 2019 at 10:01:53 PM permalink
Quote: Mooseton

What is Caesars Palace?


Correct. [Note the plural with no apostrophe.] Mooseton wins 400 points!

Please make a selection.
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
Mooseton
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May 4th, 2019 at 10:03:10 PM permalink
Layouts 400 please.
$1700, 18, 19, 1920, 40, 60,... :/ Thx 'Do it again'. I'll try
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May 4th, 2019 at 10:07:31 PM permalink
Quote: Mooseton

Layouts 400 please.


[Respond with the name of the game whose layout is depicted.]
For 400 points the answer is...




---- ---- ---- "C" Section ---- ----
----- ----- ----- 400 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- 800 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- 1200 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----


PokerGrinder: 18,200
Mooseton: 8800
CrystalMath: 6200
Ayecarumba: 5200
miplet: 4000
Joeman: 4000
SkittleCar1: 2000
beachbumbabs: 1200
DRich: 200
GWAE: -1000
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
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May 4th, 2019 at 10:36:27 PM permalink
👀
🤷‍♂️
$1700, 18, 19, 1920, 40, 60,... :/ Thx 'Do it again'. I'll try
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May 4th, 2019 at 10:41:44 PM permalink
crossed swords

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May 4th, 2019 at 10:55:46 PM permalink
What is Dueling for Dollars?
$1700, 18, 19, 1920, 40, 60,... :/ Thx 'Do it again'. I'll try
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May 4th, 2019 at 11:00:10 PM permalink
Quote: Mooseton

What is Dueling for Dollars?



No. Close but sorry.

child's play

Try again.
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
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May 4th, 2019 at 11:51:32 PM permalink
Play for free at WOO.
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May 5th, 2019 at 12:19:41 AM permalink
What is Casino War?
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May 5th, 2019 at 12:20:12 AM permalink
C for 1200
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Quote: PlayYourCardsRight

What is Casino War?


Yes. Vanilla Casino War. The warship theming is fairly common. Such as...


PlayYourCardsRight wins 400 points!

Quote: PlayYourCardsRight

C for 1200


[All responses begin with the letter "C".]
For 1200 points the answer is...

This simplified version of "Sic Bo" is sometimes called "Birdcage".


---- ---- ---- "C" Section ---- ----
----- ----- ----- 400 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- 800 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----


PokerGrinder: 18,200
Mooseton: 8400
CrystalMath: 6200
Ayecarumba: 5200
miplet: 4000
Joeman: 4000
SkittleCar1: 2000
beachbumbabs: 1200
PlayYourCardsRight: 400
DRich: 200
GWAE: -1000
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
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May 5th, 2019 at 12:59:19 AM permalink
What is Chuck-a-luck?

C for 800
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Quote: LoquaciousMoFW

What is Chuck-a-luck?


Correct. [A popular old-school Vegas game.] LoquaciousMoFW is on the board with 1200 points!

Quote:

C for 800


[All responses begin with the letter "C".]
For 800 points the answer is...

Palm trees and treasure chests typically decorate the tables of this old carnival game.


---- ---- ---- "C" Section ---- ----
----- ----- ----- 400 ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----


PokerGrinder: 18,200
Mooseton: 8400
CrystalMath: 6200
Ayecarumba: 5200
miplet: 4000
Joeman: 4000
SkittleCar1: 2000
LoquaciousMoFW: 1200
beachbumbabs: 1200
PlayYourCardsRight: 400
DRich: 200
GWAE: -1000
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
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May 5th, 2019 at 1:13:11 AM permalink
What is Caribbean Stud poker?
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May 5th, 2019 at 1:21:46 AM permalink
Quote: LoquaciousMoFW

What is Caribbean Stud poker?


Correct. LoquaciousMoFW wins 800 points!

And our final clue in "C" Section...

For 400 points the answer is...

This Best Western Plus locale takes its name from a thrice filmed Ian Fleming novel.


---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----


PokerGrinder: 18,200
Mooseton: 8400
CrystalMath: 6200
Ayecarumba: 5200
miplet: 4000
Joeman: 4000
LoquaciousMoFW: 2000
SkittleCar1: 2000
beachbumbabs: 1200
PlayYourCardsRight: 400
DRich: 200
GWAE: -1000
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
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May 5th, 2019 at 1:23:16 AM permalink
What is Casino Royale?
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May 5th, 2019 at 1:39:22 AM permalink


Quote: LoquaciousMoFW

What is Casino Royale?


Correct. LoquaciousMoFW wins 400 points!


Final Tally...
PokerGrinder: 18,200
Mooseton: 8400
CrystalMath: 6200
Ayecarumba: 5200
miplet: 4000
Joeman: 4000
LoquaciousMoFW: 2400
SkittleCar1: 2000
beachbumbabs: 1200
PlayYourCardsRight: 400
DRich: 200
GWAE: -1000


RESULTS....
OUR NEW REIGNING CHAMPION IS ... PokerGrinder
IN SECOND PLACE IS ... Mooseton
TAKING THE SHOW SPOT IS ... CrystalMath

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!!!!!



Well, that's all the time we have left. Look for a new game soon. On behalf of myself, Johnny Gilbert and all of us here, we hope to see you next time on LV JEOPARDY! [DO DEE DO DO, DO DEE DO etc.]

Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
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May 5th, 2019 at 1:44:20 AM permalink
Thank you Gialmere! That was great fun to (mostly watch and) play! Truly appreciate the thoughtful effort that created this event.
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