Beer Money!
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Beer Money is a sports game show, when Amber Wilson and Dan Schachner go to quiz New Yorkers on their beloved New York sports teams, at local bars. In some episodes, they can be seen at Citi Field or outside of Madison Square Garden
or New Meadowlands Stadium
. The first question is worth $10. The contestant may keep the $10 and walk away or go for the second question, which is worth $20. If they get any question wrong, then they will lose all their money. The third question is worth $100. That totals up to $130.
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
or New Meadowlands Stadium
New Meadowlands Stadium
MetLife Stadium is a stadium in the New York City Metropolitan Area, part of the MetLife Sports Complex, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It is the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets of the National Football League and is adjacent to the site of the former Giants Stadium, which was home...
. The first question is worth $10. The contestant may keep the $10 and walk away or go for the second question, which is worth $20. If they get any question wrong, then they will lose all their money. The third question is worth $100. That totals up to $130.
Hosts
- Chris CarlinChris CarlinChris Carlin is an American television and radio personality. Along with on-air partner Bob Ojeda, co-hosts pre- and post-game telecasts for New York Mets games on local New York television station SNY...
(2008-2010) - Julie Alexandria (2008-2009)
- Alexi PanosAlexi PanosAlexi Panos is a Greek-American television presenter, actress, model, author, producer and philanthropist well known for her appearances as a host of HGTV's "Run My Makeover" and co-host of SportsNet New York's sports trivia show Beer Money!.- Early life:...
(2009-2010) - Amber Wilson (2010-)
- Dan Schachner (2010-)
Parts of the show
- Beer Run: Amber or Dan give the contestant a question. There are multiple answers to that question. They have to give Amber or Dan as many answers as they can in 30 seconds. Each correct answer is worth $10.
- Magic Number: Amber or Dan give the contestant a number. He or she asks the contestant multiple questions, and asks them if the answer is above or below the magic number. Each correct answer is worth $10.
- Beers Batted In: Amber or Dan get four contestants. They give the first one a question. If they get it right they go to first base. If the second one gets his question right, he goes to first base. Then the third one goes to first base, and the bases are loaded. Then the fourth contestant comes up to bat. If they get their question right, they hit a grand slam and win $160.