Millionaire tidbits

Around here I like to keep track of contestants named Casey. You already know how scary bloggers named Casey can be. Anyhoo, Casey Kelly-Walter of Potsdam, NY didn't win the million on Millionaire. Who does? But she did haul in $19,550.

That's more than I make from this blog, which so far has netted me $0.00. Some people named Casey make more money from game shows than other people named Casey.

The other bit of Millionaire news is that the Club Millionaire audience participation gimmick is no more. The official site offers this discouraging word:

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are sorry to announce that, as of Tuesday, December 6, 2011, all activity related to Club Millionaire will be discontinued. We apologize for any disappointment this may cause and thank you for your participation of the Club. In the coming months, we will be exploring other options related to development and operation of a new Millionaire rewards program.

Don't ask me. Millionaire has slipped to fourth in the syndie game show pecking order, but it's still attracting decent-sized audiences. Guess the gimmick fell short of expectations. Sometimes things just don't work out.