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Million Dollar Challenge | |
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Starring | |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 13 |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) | Mark Mayer, M&M Productions |
Release | |
Original network | Fox |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
Audio format | Dolby Digital |
Original release | October 11, 2009 – December 12, 2010 |
Million Dollar Challenge (also referred to as the PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge and PokerStars.net Million Dollar Challenge) is the most watched poker show in television history.[1][2] It is sponsored by PokerStars. The show, which airs on the Fox Broadcasting Company, debuted on October 11, 2009.[3] The show is hosted by Chris Rose and features Daniel Negreanu.[4] The first season included five episodes following the FOX network Sunday National Football League coverage. The finale aired on December 27, 2009. The eight-episode season 2 premiered on September 19, 2010 and is scheduled to conclude on December 12.[5]
Show description[edit]
Daniel Negreanu is the main star of the show
Million Dollar Challenge is a poker game show where amateur poker players attempt to defeat celebrities, professional poker players and, eventually, Daniel Negreanu in order to win the show's grand prize, $1 million. In the first round, the amateur (with Negreanu at their side, acting as their coach and lending advice) must defeat a celebrity such as Jayde Nicole, Jerome Bettis, Joanna Krupa, John Salley or Tito Ortiz. If the contestant is able to defeat the celebrity the contestant wins a trip to the Bahamas and advances to the second round. In the second round, the amateur (with Negreanu now helping them from a sound proof booth, giving them advice through a listening device in the amateur's ear) must defeat a professional poker player such as Vanessa Rousso, Barry Greenstein, Joe Cada or Chris Moneymaker. If the contestant is able to defeat the professional the contestant wins $25,000 in addition to the trip to the Bahamas. At this point, the amateur has a decision to make. Keep the money and walk away $25,000 richer, or risk the money (the trip is still theirs to keep) and play Daniel Negreanu heads-up for $100,000, knowing that if they lose they walk away with nothing but the trip to the Bahamas. In the season finale, the champions from each episode compete against each other in a sit-n-go tournament, the winner of which plays Negreanu for $1 million.[1][3]
Season 1[edit]
The first three episodes of the season were the three most-watched Poker television shows in U.S. history.[6] The show aired on Sundays after the FOX National Football League coverage. In the first episode that aired on October 11, contestant Father Andrew Trapp defeated John Salley, Rousso and Negreanu, winning $100,000 and a trip to the Bahamas in the process, all of which he promised to donate to his church in Garden City, South Carolina. Trapp also won the chance to play in a mini-tournament (Episode 5), the winner of which would play Negreanu for $1,000,000.[4][7][8] On October 18, after contestant Tracy Nguyen defeated Bettis and won a trip to the Bahamas, but lost to Barry Greenstein, the next contestant Sergeant Denny Luna defeated Nicole, Moneymaker to win $25,000 and a trip to the Bahamas. Luna then chose to walk away (and not risk the $25,000 he had already won) rather than face Negreanu in the $100,000 match.[9][10] On the November 22 episode after contestant Oluwasegun Odumuyiwa lost to Bettis, Brian Barboza defeated Nicole, Rousso and Negreanu, winning $100,000 and a trip to the Bahamas. Barboza also won the chance to play in a mini-tournament, the winner of which would play Negreanu for $1,000,000.[11] In December Joanna Krupa and Joe Cada were announced as newly added as celebrity and professional opponents.[12] Ortiz and Krupa appeared on the fourth episode, which aired on December 13.[6] Cada appeared, but he did not play a hand. Dwayne Buth, playing on behalf of the Cal State Fullerton wrestling team, lost to Ortiz. Mike Kosowski, a first responder during the September 11 attacks lost to Krupa.[13] The final airing of the competition among the previous winners was expected on December 27.[14] However, when the contestants on the fourth episode all lost, a single table tournament was held to determine the fourth contestant. Kosowski won and then bested Luna, Barboza and Trapp, in that order, in the Challenge of Champions for a $100,000 prize and a chance to play Negreanu for $1million. In three hands of heads up play, he bested Negreanu.[15]
Season 2[edit]
Season two premiered on September 19 during the second weekend of the 2010 NFL season. The program will continue to air on the FOX network as a companion to the NFL programming on the seven weekends that FOX does not have doubleheaders (September 19 and 26, October 10 and 24, November 7 and 21 and December 12). The show will air before or after the football game depending upon the region of the country.[5]
Critical review[edit]
Professional poker player Doyle Brunson has been critical of both Million Dollar Challenge and its contemporary rival Face the Ace as terrible shows unlikely to draw viewers.[16] Negreanu responded, via blog, to this type of criticism that the show is not intended for the serious poker player, but rather is aimed at more casual audience.[17] There was some controversy about a poker playing priest on national television that sparked theological debate.[18]
Notes[edit]
- ^ ab'PokerStars.net 'Million Dollar Challenge,' Most Watched Poker Show in Television History, Returns With New Show on Nov. 22'. Market Wire. November 16, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2009.
- ^Arnett, Kristy (November 20, 2009). 'Poker Stars Million Dollar Challenge Returns Sunday on Fox: New Episode Begins Right After NFL on FOX'. Card Player. Retrieved December 12, 2009.
- ^ abBradley, Lance (October 9, 2009). 'PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge Show to Debut Saturday'. Bluff Magazine. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved December 2, 2009.
- ^ abCypra, Dan (October 11, 2009). 'Father Andrew Trapp Wins $100,000 on PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge'. Poker Daily News. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
- ^ abBurton, Earl (September 17, 2010). 'PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge Returns To Fox Television This Sunday'. Poker Daily News. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
- ^ ab'UFC Champ Tito Ortiz Opens Up During Best Heads Up Poker Match of Season 'Wrestling Saved My Life' Supermodel Joanna Krupa Impresses With Her Poker Prowess – Most-Watched Poker TV Show in History Airs New Episode on Sunday, Dec. 13 on FOX'. PRinside.com. Market Wire. December 9, 2009. Archived from the original on March 28, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
- ^'Poker Playing Priest Wins $100,000 Seat at $1,000,000 Qualifying – Table – Father Andrew Trapp Becomes First Big Winner on PokerStars.net Million Dollar Challenge Airing on FOX – Go to PokerStars.Net to Win Seat on Hit Poker Game Show'. Market Wire. October 12, 2009. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
- ^Frost, Janelle (October 11, 2009). ''Pokerstars.Net Million Dollar Challenge': Myrtle Beach area priest beats pro at poker – Father Trapp wins $100,000 for St. Michael building fund'. The Sun News. p. A1. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
- ^Cypra, Dan (October 18, 2009). 'PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge: Denny Luna Walks Away with $25,000'. Poker Daily News. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
- ^'Tulsa soldier takes 'PokerStars.net Million Dollar Challenge ' Sunday on Fox'. The Oklahoman. October 16, 2009. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
- ^Jenkins, Tom (November 22, 2009). 'PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge: Brian Barboza Wins $100,000'. Poker Daily News. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
- ^'Supermodel Joanna Krupa, World Series of Poker Champion Joe Cada – Added to 'PokerStars.net Million Dollar Challenge ' Lineup – Two Episodes Remain of the Most-Watched Poker Program in Television History; Next Episode Airs Sunday, December 13'. Market Wire. December 2, 2009. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
- ^Jenkins, Tom (December 16, 2009). 'Joe Cada Appears on PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge'. Poker Daily News. Retrieved January 2, 2010.
- ^Ramos, Aliana (December 5, 2009). 'Local poker playing priest in L.A. for a chance to win $1 million'. The Sun News. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
- ^Cypra, Dan (December 27, 2009). 'Mike Kosowski Wins $1 Million on PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge'. Poker Daily News. Retrieved January 2, 2010.
- ^Jenkins, Tom (October 15, 2009). 'Doyle Brunson Blasts Face the Ace, Million Dollar Challenge'. Poker Daily News. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
- ^Negreanu, Daniel (October 11, 2009). 'Re: PokerStars Million Dollar Challenge – ~4:30pm ET on Fox Sun. Oct. 11'. Two Plus Two Interactive. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
- ^Bailey, Issac J. (November 29, 2009). 'Gambling creates uneasy alliance'. The Sun News. p. A. Retrieved December 11, 2009.
External links[edit]
- Official page at PokerStars
- Million Dollar Challenge on IMDb
- Million Dollar Challenge at TV Guide
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Books about Craps
Craps: Take the Money and Run by Henry J. Tamburin
The only thing I don't like about this book is the title. I do like the author’s “just the facts” approach, explaining all the rules, the etiquette, and the house.
Golden Touch Dice Control Revolution by Frank Scoblete and Dominator
This book goes over a host of subjects relating skilled dice throwing. The target audience is beginning level throwers. Topics include proper grip, strategy at the table, bankroll management, team play, and stories from the authors’ own experiences. I’m still skeptical about dice control in general, but assuming it is true, the advice in the book looks sound.
John Patrick's Craps by John Patrick
While I only skimmed the book in the book store I can’t recommend it because the author advocates the any craps bet as a hedge. The any craps bet has a house edge of 11.11% and should not be made for any reason. However following his advice will result in less short term bankroll volatility.
Winning Craps for the Serious Player by J. Edward Allen
This book will tell you everything you need to know about craps. The author takes the reader though all the various bets, explaining the odds and house edge, while mixing in stories and examples to make the reading more colorful. My only complaint is the overdoing it with the promises of beating the casinos on the cover.
Wong on Dice by Stanford Wong
Although I’m still skeptical of the entire topic of dice setting this is an honest presentation on the topic. Topics include evidence and history thus far that it works, various dice settings, the throw of the dice, what to bet on and how much. The book is no substitute for actual lessons and a lot of practice.
Books about Poker
Dirty Poker by Richard Marcus
It isn’t often I say this about gambling book, but I enjoyed every page of this book. However, after reading it, I’m going to be afraid to play poker again with strangers.
Get the Edge at Low-Limit Texas Hold 'Em by Bill Burton
This book covers the basics of texas hold 'em. Targeted to beginners, it is easy to read and has lots of stories and examples from the author’s own experience. Unlike another poker book I read it isn’t heavy on memorizing hands and how to play them but rather understanding the reasons behind the plays.
The Mathematics of Poker by Bill Chen
This is a very mathematically heavy book regarding the game theory surrounding the game of poker. I think this will be of more value to academics studying the game than those who play it only. For those who love to dig deep into the math of poker, I can't think of anything to compare. College level statistics should be a prerequisite to follow every stop, but anybody with a healthy interest in math should learn something from it. If anything, I think the book argues for a more aggressive style of bluffing than most players employ.
The Poker Tournament Formula (parts 1 and 2) by Arnold Snyder
I enthusiastically endorse every book by gambling writer Arnold Snyder. This time he turns his attention to poker, in particular poker tournaments. Tournaments call for a much more aggressive style of play, that is less about the cards and more about the players. Snyder tells you how to beat the many players who incorrectly play tournaments like a cash game. Written in simple down to earth language.
Books about Roulette
Spin Roulette Gold by Frank Scoblete
This book correctly says that there is no way to beat a fair game of roulette with a betting system. It goes go into detail about beating unfair games of roulette by various means. In my opinion, the only humanly possible way to beat roulette, without cheating, is to find a biased wheel, which this book does address. There have been a few documented cases of this being done. However, in the modern casinos, I believe the wheels are too well made to have an exploitable bias. Finally, I believe the wheel bias confidence chart on page 58 to be flat out wrong, and will result in a high chance of a false positive. Don’t be fooled by the title, if it is possible to beat roulette, it would be VERY hard to do so.
Books about Sports Betting
Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong
Wong discusses how to improve your odds on everything from straight bet to exploiting many unusual bets such as parlays and teasers. It is rather math heavy so Wong provides sample problems and solutions. This one is certainly one of the most worn out of the many gambling books on my shelves.
The Smart Money — How the World’s Best Sports Bettors Beat the Bookies out of Millions by Michael Konik
This is an interesting and informative look inside what is probably the biggest U.S. sports betting syndicate. The names have been changed to protect the characters, but it is commonly rumored to be about the Billy Walters organization. They let the author into their trust as a beard (someone who makes bets for others) for several years. The book is about his adventures betting millions of dollars a year on sports. Don’t expect to learn much about handicapping, but the book should be a very enjoyable read for those with an interest in the topic. I don’t say this often about gambling books, but it was hard to put down.
Books about Video Poker
Million Dollar Video Poker by Bob Dancer
Dancer milked video poker for all it was worth and this is the story of how he did it, from a bankroll of a few thousand to over a million. Video poker today is not as lucrative as it was in the nineties but it is still informative and an enjoyable read.
The Secret World of Video Poker Progressives by Frank Kneeland
I have never seen the topic of this book discussed much before, let alone an entire book about it. The book itself is the size of a small phone book, so packs a lot of content. It is a mixture of video poker math and stories about the author’s experiences leading a video poker progressive team. I’ve never paid much attention to progressives personally, because I know when they get good a team will quickly take them down, so I skimmed over lots of the book. However, if progressive hunting is something you do, or think you might do, I think this book is must reading.
Video Poker Optimum Play by Dan Paymar
This 198 page book contains a close to perfect strategy for jacks or better, deuces wild, and joker poker. There are also chapters briefly covering other games as well as a host of video poker related topics. The writing is a bit dry but the math seems very solid. This is the best overall book on video poker I have seen.
Books about Other Games
How to Win Millions Playing Slot Machines … or Lose Trying by Frank Legato
Great title. This could just as easily be classified as a humor book as a gambling book. Among other topics the book explains how slots work and debunks the numerous myths that abound with slot players. Looking for a way to beat slots? You won’t find it in this book, or anywhere. However I found the information accurate and enjoyable to read. On the other hand there was a lot of fluff and filler. The essential information could have been boiled down to something 10% the size.
Wheel of Fortune ranks as the longest-running syndicated game show in the United States, with 7,000 episodes taped and aired as of May 10, 2019. TV Guide named it the 'top-rated syndicated series' in a 2008 article, and in 2013, the magazine ranked it at No. 2 in its list of the 60 greatest game shows ever. Wheel of fortune rules for game show free.
The Lottery Book by Don Catlin
I’m not big on playing the lottery but if you do have an interest this book covers the topic quite thoroughly. The author is a former math professor and gives the topic a professional treatment. The book features a chapter on how to calculate lottery odds, stories about past winners, explanation of the various kinds of lotteries, and a state by state breakdown of the house advantage of each game. There isn’t too much more to say about lotteries in my opinion.
Mastering the Game of Caribbean Stud Poker by Stanley Ko
Just about everything there is to say about Caribbean Stud Poker.
Mastering the Game of Let it Ride by Stanley Ko
Just about everything there is to say about Let it Ride. Includes a strategy on how to adjust your strategy based on other player’s cards you can see.
Mastering the Game of Three Card Poker by Stanley Ko
Just about everything there is to say about Three Card Poker. Includes information on how to play if you can see one of the dealer’s cards.
Optimal Strategy for Pai Gow Poker by Stanford Wong
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