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Like I said, the rigged bit is kind of a joke. I can't remember exactly because it was years ago but it was the final round of the night, she chose a letter, hit the lead and I guess decided to solve it to lock in the win and not risk going bankrupt.

TBH I don't really believe it was rigged, it's just a longstanding joke between me and my mates who were in the audience.

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04-16-2015 , 06:38 PM

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so it was rigged cuz another contestant tried to win?
cool story.

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04-16-2015 , 06:42 PM

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Not because she tried to win but because she was fed the answer. Sheesh, I said it was a joke FFS.

Plus I still don't believe my lack of emotion was bad TV.

They mustn't have appreciated my 'I'll have a P for Psychopath' or 'give me a T for Tsatziki' , 'an R for Ramones' or an 'S for Smegma'.

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04-16-2015 , 06:43 PM

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Im personally shocked regarding how much obscure info Alex knows. I cant wait to see who beats him.

I remember the women who ended Jennings' streak was inconspicuous as hell...

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04-16-2015 , 06:45 PM

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lol @ getting both Daily Doubles in back to back clues and betting $100 on both. so awesome

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04-16-2015 , 06:46 PM

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If you really did say "S for Smegma", I don't blame them for rigging your loss.

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04-16-2015 , 06:52 PM

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Love that Alex's shirt collar has buttons, but he isn't buttoning it.
Baller...

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04-16-2015 , 07:34 PM

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Did Alex not know that Ahmadinejad is still very much alive and kicking?

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04-16-2015 , 07:38 PM

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Did Alex not know that Ahmadinejad is still very much alive and kicking?

Better than leaving it blank like so many contestants.

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04-16-2015 , 07:59 PM

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Today seemed like more of a struggle than the previous days, although it doesn't show in the score - not sure if was the categories, or maybe there's fatigue if there's multiple tapings?

Also Dane seemed pretty sharp, even though he seemed more willing to make guesses and be wrong.

PS. Hope I didn't give too much away - was trying hard not to spoil things for anybody who hasn't watched yet

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04-16-2015 , 08:33 PM

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All I can say is wow. What a joy it is to watch him. Has the show ever brought up the fact that he won millions playing poker? (missed the first 2 shows)

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04-16-2015 , 08:38 PM

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All I can say is wow. What a joy it is to watch him. Has the show ever brought up the fact that he won millions playing poker? (missed the first 2 shows)

Not an amount, but poker was mention twice, On day 1 and yesterday about playing with celebs

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04-16-2015 , 08:46 PM

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Alex seems to be time banking a lot. Trying to balance his range?

I've only caught a couple eps. Have the brought up his $2.5 mil in cashes?

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04-16-2015 , 09:37 PM

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So did he win tonight? Post it with a hidden spoiler if you're worried about spoiling.

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04-16-2015 , 09:41 PM

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So did he win tonight? Post it with a hidden spoiler if you're worried about spoiling.

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04-16-2015 , 10:20 PM

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Alex immediately knew the answer to the second daily double (Rhine) but intentionally stalled and waited until the last second to answer. He also slows down category calling in double Jeopardy when he's in the lead.

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04-16-2015 , 10:22 PM

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Alex immediately knew the answer to the second daily double (Rhine) but intentionally stalled and waited until the last second to answer. He also slows down category calling in double Jeopardy when he's in the lead.

Similar to tanking on the bubble of a poker tournament?

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04-16-2015 , 10:51 PM

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Nothing on hendon for 3 years ...please post this in a Jeopardy forum allen...this is a poker/gambling forum

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04-16-2015 , 10:56 PM

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No, this is NVG. This belongs here. You, on the other hand....

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04-16-2015 , 11:39 PM

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No, this is NVG. This belongs here. You, on the other hand....

Soooo...where is the NVG thread on gardening...reality TV....jewelry making....seems like they should be here with the game show thread

I still stand by this is an unrelated subject to any form of gambling

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04-17-2015 , 12:18 AM

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JRB on Survivor was posted in NVG iirc. This thread is perfectly acceptable in NVG. Unless you're leveling, then gg.

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04-17-2015 , 12:54 AM

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Soooo...where is the NVG thread on gardening...reality TV....jewelry making....seems like they should be here with the game show thread

I still stand by this is an unrelated subject to any form of gambling

It's got a poker player in it.

Bit like the threads with the poker player murderer or the poker player airport scanner.

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04-17-2015 , 01:31 AM

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lol @ getting both Daily Doubles in back to back clues and betting $100 on both. so awesome

Haha yeah, never seen that before. Back to back hundos that is.

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04-17-2015 , 01:32 AM

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I've only caught a couple eps. Have the brought up his $2.5 mil in cashes?

Nope. They briefly mentioned he played with celebrities during the awkward Q&A. Any comments about risk have been linked back to his currency trading.

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04-17-2015 , 01:52 AM

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dude has a strategy and is working.

Tanking is fine but im sure the host and judges sure hate him LOL.

any vods for match 5?!?!? so sick this heater this guy is getting!

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