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From an Ohio Lottery Press Release -
Say farewell to Cash Explosion Double Play, which will air its final episode Saturday, Sept. 30. One of the lottery industry’s longest-running TV shows, Cash Explosion Double Play will be replaced by Make Me Famous, Make Me Rich. The new Ohio Lottery TV show debuts statewide at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, in the same time slot occupied by Cash Explosion Double Play.

“Over the 19-year run of Cash Explosion Double Play, we’ve learned that players not only enjoy winning, but get really excited about appearing on a television show,” said Lottery marketing director Roderick Ingram. “The new game show builds on that excitement, allowing 30 contestants to appear on each episode.”

Like its predecessor, the key to getting on the show is the instant ticket Make Me Famous, Make Me Rich, which goes on sale Friday, Aug. 4. The Make Me Famous, Make Me Rich instant game comes in a $1 and $2 extended-play ticket option.

The $2 ticket offers additional play and prize value, and a special prize premium for TV show contestants. Players of the $2 game can also enter a special merchandise prize drawing that could ultimately lead to a stint as co-host of the show!

Cash Explosion tickets will continue to be sold and can be used to enter the Make Me Famous, Make Me Rich contestant drawing.

Since its debut in February 1987, Cash Explosion Double Play has remained a top-rated TV show in its time slot. More than 7,900 contestants have won more than $138 million in cash and prizes. Look for more information about the new game show and the wind down of the Cash Explosion game in the weeks ahead.