The Big Money Game
| The Big Money Game | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Game show |
| Created by | RTE Studios |
| Starring | Laura Woods (2008) Derek Mooney (2009–11) Brian Ormond (2012–13) Sinead Kennedy (2012–13) Pippa O'Connor (2013) |
| Composer | Ray Harman |
| Country of origin | Republic of Ireland |
| Original release | |
| Network | RTÉ One |
| Release | 14 June 2008 – August 24, 2013[1] |
The Big Money Game is an Irish
Irish National Lottery
. Entry to the game show is based on getting three "lucky stars" on associated National Lottery scratchcards and submitting them for a televised drawing. Contestants can win cash prizes up to €250,000, as well as cars, holidays, and other prizes.
The first series was presented by Laura Woods. The Big Money Game returned on 13 June 2009 for a second 13-week series with Derek Mooney as presenter. Within a few weeks, Ciarán Hyland, the Wicklow Gaelic footballer, had won €124,000 during an appearance on the game show.[2] The third season, also with Derek Mooney presenting, commenced on 5 June 2010. Derek Mooney stepped down as presenter in 2011; he was succeeded by Brian Ormond and Sinead Kennedy.
On 17 August 2013 edition, Ormond's wife Pippa (née O'Connor) stood in for Sinead Kennedy, who was attending her close friend's wedding.
The show was cancelled in 2014.
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References
- ^ "Is young gun Marty Morrissey (53) to replace old fogey Marty Whelan (57) on Winning Streak?".
- ^ "Wicklow defender hits the jackpot". Hoganstand.com. 3 July 2009. Retrieved 5 January 2011.