And here's how it went!
This is a special two hour-long edition of "Deal or No Deal"! Loads of surprises in this one!
First one being the "Lucky Case Game" prize has been increased to $20,000!
Returning contestant:
Lauren Potter!
Chosen case:
25
Banker's offer:
$131,000!
NO DEAL!
Round Six: One Case:
21: $400,000
Banker's offer:
$97,000!
Before Lauren could decide, a special guest suddenly comes on to the stage... REGIS PHILBIN! (American morning talk show host and the original host of the American "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" which has been hosted by Meredith Vieira since 2002.)
Regis decided to show up to give support to Lauren due to the fact that they both live in New York City. Regis and Howie got into a amusing argument in which they tried to make Lauren decide on her offer with their catchphrases! (Howie: "Deal or No Deal?!" Regis: "Final Answer?!")
Lauren must decide now! At $97,000. Deal or No Deal?
NO DEAL!
And that's her final answer!
Round Seven: One Case:
Howie has Lauren's sister come up and open the case and it had...
10: $500,000!
Banker's offer:
$44,000!
DEAL!
Lauren is still quite happy with $44,000 despise the fact she could of had so much more! Did she still pull out at the right time? We'll find out now with a prove-out!
Prove-Out Round One:
11: $10
Banker's offer:
$62,000!
Prove-out Round Two:
23: $5!
It would of been down to a $50 or $200,000 final.
Banker's offer:
$100,000!
Lauren sold off Case 25 that held all this time...
25: $200,000
To prove it:
24: $50
Lauren is still happy but you could really see the disappointment in her face.
Peak offer: $131,000
Case value: $200,000
Prize won: $44,000
Result: Outright Banker Win
Next contestant:
Renee Stokes!
Fast fact: Her husband is in the military and is currently in Iraq.
Chosen case:
6
Round One: Six Cases:
21: $1,000
23: $200,000
15: $400,000
16: $25,000
19: $750
10: $50,000
Banker's offer:
$12,000!
NO DEAL!
Round Two: Five Cases:
14: $300,000
24: $1,000,000!!!
18: $10,000
8: $5!
9: $50
Banker's offer:
$18,000!
NO DEAL!
Round Three: Four Cases:
20: $400
22: .01¢!!!
13: $200
3: $100
Banker's offer:
$50,000!
Before Renee can decide, Howie has a surprise for her on the monitor... it's her husband!!! Yes, they managed to get a link up from his station in Iraq for support! He's surrounded by his friends! You couldn't even begin to imagine how happy Renee was! They hadn't seen each other in over a year!
As for the offer, Renee decides...
NO DEAL!
Round Four: Three Cases:
25: $1!!
5: $500
17: $5,000
Banker's offer:
$99,000!
Before Renee can decide, The Banker has included another surprise on the monitor... it's late night talk show host JAY LENO!!!! And he's riding something Laura has always wanted...
A
2006 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Motorcycle with chrome wheels and the works!!!!! It's worth $16,000! Leno will give it to her if she deals! Renee goes mad!!!
Banker's offer:
$99,000 and a Harley!
Renee after much deliberation from herself, her husband and her supporters, Renee decides it's a...
NO DEAL!
Round Five: Two Cases:
4: $750,000!!
7: $75
Banker's offer:
$84,000!
NO DEAL!
Round Six: One Case:
Howie has Renee's husband, whose now on a smaller monitor, to tell the model to "Open the case"...
2: $300
Banker's offer:
$112,000!
NO DEAL!
Round Seven: One Case:
1: $100,000
The Banker calls Renee's husband and tells him what the offer is to give back to his wife. That offer is...
Banker's offer:
$121,000!
NO DEAL!
Round Eight: One Case:
12: CHANGED HER MIND!
Renee picks Case 11 instead...
11: $500,000!
Banker's offer:
$28,000!
DEAL!
Poor Renee has to settle for $28,000. But, did she still sell off a case for more than it was worth? We do the prove-out to find out!
Prove-Out Round One:
12: $25
(Ouch!)
It would of been a $10 or $75,000 final.
Banker's offer:
$40,000!
Howie opens Case 6 which had inside...
6: $10!
To prove it:
26: $75,000
Peak offer: $121,000
Case value: $10
Prize won: $28,000
Result: Technical Banker Win (77-23)
And there you have it!
-Joe R.
FAQ
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 7:14 pm Author: J.R. Post subject: DoND USA: May 15, 2006 ***SPOILER WARNING!***
Did he bring headlines?! 
