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Sikh wins 250,000 pounds in British TV game show

London: A Sikh man in Britain has become only the second male contestant to win a popular television game show, getting 250,000 pounds (around $416,000) in the process.Roop Singh, 54, from Leeds became only the

IANS Updated on: February 13, 2014 16:15 IST
The program added a new box, 'Box 23', containing five possible outcomes - players can buy 'Box 23' to double their winnings, take home an additional 10,000 pounds, get their money back, half their winnings or leave with nothing.

Meaning, the winner could become the show's first contestant to win a record 500,000 pounds or become the biggest loser in the show's history.

Roop Singh felt that four of the five outcomes would have worth purchasing 'Box 23' for. However, his family finally managed to dissuade him.

When the contents of 'Box 23' were revealed, it was found that if Roop Singh had purchased it, he would have doubled his winnings.
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