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The Press Your Luck Scandal

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The Final Three Spins: When Larson's Memory Failed

The Press Your Luck Scandal · Jun 10, 2026 TV & Film

With over $100,000 banked, Larson's concentration started to crack during the final three spins Janie passed to him. His mind went blank mid-spin — he forgot where the whammies were. He buzzed in anyway, landed on an unfamiliar square, and got incredibly lucky: it revealed a trip to the Bahamas.

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The Endgame: Memory Lapses, a Lucky Escape, and $110,237

At 32:50 · chapter starts 32:45

By the time Larson passed the $100,000 mark — his stated goal — he was visibly exhausted, running on fumes. He passed his remaining spins back to Janie Dakin, who in turn passed her final three spins back to Larson as a tactical move. Those three spins would prove the most nerve-shredding of the entire run. On his first two, Larson managed to land on his target squares at 12 and 3 o'clock, winning cash on both. On the third, his mind went completely blank. He forgot where the whammies were. He buzzed in anyway — and landed on an unfamiliar square, one where whammies had appeared earlier in the game. The audience held its breath. No whammy. The square revealed a trip to the Bahamas. Larson wiped his brow. He passed his remaining 2 spins back to Janie, who finished the game with modest winnings. When the final tally was announced, Larson had accumulated $110,237 in cash and prizes. He unleashed his now-legendary high-pitched yelp. Announcer Rod Roddy — also known from The Price Is Right — nearly lost his voice listing the haul. Host Peter Tomarken told Larson: 'You have won more money than anyone has even thought about winning on Press Your Luck.' It was the truth.

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