Jeopardy tidbit: Contestants forbidden to bet $69 or $666

[rurallib]

with the run of Jeopardy James this little tidbit came out:

https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/04/jeopardy-contestants-bets-69/

During a discussion about Holzhauer’s unique gaming style, Jennings divulged details of a rule that prevents contestants from wagering certain amounts during Final Jeopardy. The conversation started after Jennings quipped that “I don’t feel I get enough credit for making small, sensible Jeopardy wagers, which helped the show with its prize budget.” After a fan joked about him consistently betting $69 each night, Jennings confirmed that the amount was now “officially forbidden on Jeopardy now, as of last year.”

Turns out $69 is one of five banned wager amounts, though the other four are drastically less sexy. The devil’s number, $666, is similarly banned, as are three numbers associated with neo-Nazi propaganda ($14, $88, and $1488).

[ProudLib72]

1. What about $42?

Please tell me that $42 is not banned!

[rurallib]

3. from the article - "All is not lost, however: $420 remains a permissable bet."

[ProudLib72]

5. Aw, see, I was going to for the geeky Hitchhiker's Guide number

Not the pot number. I don't watch anymore, but it would be pretty funny if someone kept betting $420.

[Aristus]

2. Any contestant trying to abrogate those rules will come to regret it

pretty quickly. There's a pool of contestants right there in the studio just waiting for their chance. Try something funny like joke wagers, and they'll yank you without a second thought. And your dreams of being on 'Jeopardy!' will be crushed.

[rurallib]

4. really? Not surprised.

no class clowns - only the good students!

[underpants]

6. I didn't know that.

They do show production staff during the commercials when contestants are placing their wagers.