In the 1960s to 1980s Television Game Show “Let’s Make a Deal,” hosted by Monty Hall, the contestant was asked to choose between three doors—Door #1, Door #2, and Door #3. Behind one of the doors would be a new sports car. Behind another door would be a moderately priced prize. And behind the third door would be a “Zonk.” A Zonk is a prize worth nothing, such as a wheel barrel full of dirt, a hay bail, or a trash bag.
Read MoreIn the 1960s to 1980s television game show, Let’s Make a Deal, hosted by Monty Hall, the contestant would be asked to choose between three doors – Door #1, Door #2, and Door #3. Behind one of the doors would be a new sports car. Behind the other two doors would be…
Read MoreThe Main Event of the 2006 World Series of Poker kicks off today with the largest field of participants ever gathered for a single live poker event.
Among the dark sunglasses, hats, and unfolding drama, you may just hear the expression, “all in." For those that are familiar with No-Limit Texas Hold’em, this is a common (and necessary) action of betting all your remaining poker chips against an opponent who has much more in hopes that your hand will come out on top. If you lose the hand, you are out. If you win the hand, you are one step closer to a seat at the final table.
Read More"Welcome, everyone, to 'Deal or No Deal.'”
[Applause]
"Our first contestant is Joe. Welcome to the show, Joe!"
"It’s great to be here, Howie!"
[Applause. The camera pans the audience and displays a close-up of Joe’s wife smiling and applauding.]
