I have a background in finance, but I'm not a "banker."

I bet you work for price waterhouse, or did, if you have a background in finance.

Hello there,
Reading a few of your comments, one particular answer caught my eyes. You replied to a person (Brandon) "relax; it's just a game", or something along that line. Corroborated with the fact that you call yourself a "borderline psychic" it prompts me to ask you a couple of questions.
Well, it is just a game, indeed. However, scanning through the winners' list, one could not but notice that most or frequent winners come from three states: California, Colorado, and Washington. Of course, there are names from other states to ensure the "random" factor, yet the proportion is very small (talking...numbers, eh?). Is there any explanation for this FACT? How much of the "psychic" factor is involved in picking the winners of the "lucky case" at... "Random"? This show reminds me of the same deal noticed on the Overhaulin' show: people from all 50 states + Canada can apply for a car overhauling, yet only people from California are chosen. You guys indeed got the "random" factor down to...perfection. : Wink:
Nevermind talking further about the "surprise" on the contestants' faces when they are pulled from the audience... Coming with "it is still warm" pies made especially for Howie gives a hint for how "surprised" and "clueless" contestants are when picked from the crowd...
By the way, do you need to adhere to "acting weird and over joyous on the stage" in order to have a chance to get on the show?
One more thing: how "random" of a chance you folks give people to get on the show if they don't possess (hey, everyone wants to become contestant b/c of a financial rationale, isn't that right?) a camcorder or don't have the possibility to rent/borrow one, since sending a tape in is the benchmark for becoming a contestant? Some folks (detractors) might ask "hey, dude, what corner of the world you live in since you cannot afford/find a camcorder?"... But I guess I am not the only one mentioning not having a camcorder…

It wouldn't surprise me if the executive producer is also the banker at DOND or at least has direct influence with the banker on the show. As with all TV shows, the executive producer is the man that manages all the money and handles the shows budget. It's the EP's job to ensure that money is being spent the way it should...and that his show is not under or over budget on what NBC allows. Just watch the credits, I am sure when the EP's name rolls by, you may also have the name of the banker.

HEY BANKER
ITS ALL ABOUT TIMING AND HOWIE TELLS THEM THAT ALL THE TIME YOU CAN MAKE THE OFFER BUT YOU CANT MAKE THEM TAKE IT KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING MOST OFM THE TIME THEY WILL NOPT MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION PROOF IS IN THE MONEY

you say your not a banker, nor Steve Guttenberg, but I know who you really are and I also know a certain TV show you have been in. But your secret is safe with me..Peter ;-)

Hey "Banker" My hubby has a degree in finance!! Sweet.

Hello Mr. Banker. Does it bother you when contestents get nasty to you during the show? And my husband would like to know why you move your hands so much while talking to Howie on the show. Thanks for answering these questions in advance!
Laura

Mr. Banker
Although You seem to make most people chicken out My ? is do you make your offers only on the odds or is there other factors involved in your offers?

Honestly, I love the show! It's by far the best game show since Price is Right!!! But, how do you figure out how much to offer, do you know what amount is in each suitecase? Also, is it hard to get onto the show, because I am a college student and love the game so much I would love to be on it and meet Howie Mandel!
Thanks,
Ashley H

Im in Ireland watching the uk version of the show, typically its cheap and only goes to 250thousand uk pounds, but i prefare the layout of the uk show its more intimate and easier to relate to

Nice job on Monday 9-25. First, do you base your offers strictly on a software calculation based on the odds or is it more just speculative on your part? Second, your offers so far this year appear to be more conservative than last season. Is this true?

i agree with d. let me on the show and u can kick my azz all u want. for 1 million , hell im outta there, hell even 50 thousand. and u can tell the world u kicked my azz, but in reality , you lose cause i just made money just for guessin the right case!!! wtg maddie, i say banker lost his azzzzzz!

Love your show but sorry I did not wen tonight I could had use that money sent me and my husband live on VA chak a month and that is not much but maybe next time (I HOPE)Keep up the good work you are doing...

Such greed. Put me on the show. I guarantee I'll deal long before those other people. You can kick my butt and I'll be thankful to let you!!

You Never win banker, you give out money for nothing. your always losing even to that chick who won 2 bucks, you get nothing out of that muahahaha

being a cashier at burger king doesnt constitute a backround in "finance"

I am taking financing and i got to take psychology

Bankers UNITE! These pathetic people who can't enjoy the misery you cause!

More of a sort of financial consultant, playing the odds trying to make the best deal in your favor?

Is it true you also have a background in psychology too? thats what I have been hearing from some sources who shall remain unnamed.