Celebrity Blackjack

For those who don't recognize the name Gabrille "Gabby" Reece, she's a professional volleyball player who has also appeared in a few movies and TV shows. You can find out more about her here.

Dave Navarro is married to Carmen Electra, who is slated to play later in the series.

A mobile-phone poll in this episode asks viewers to text message their response to the question: "How would you play a pair of 5s against a dealer 6?" The results were Split - 22%, Hit - 28%, Double Down - 50%. The book says that Hit is the best option.

Promos for this episode assign the following nicknames to the celebrities: Jamie-Lynn - "Meadow," Tori - "Queen of Diamonds," Gabrielle - "In Your Face With an Ace," Dave - "Play Me"

Terribly anti-climactic final hand in which only Jamie-Lynn DiScala and Tori Spelling were left standing. Gabby Reece went out in Hand 16 and Dave Navarro went out in Hand 17. In the final hand, Tori Spelling had only $27,000, whereas Jamie-Lynn DiScala had $84,000, virtually assuring her a win. Tori Spelling bet all $27,000 and lost the hand, while Jamie-Lynn DiScala bet only $7,000 and also lost the hand, but easily won the tournament.

The celebrities played for the following charities in this episode: Jamie-Lynn Discala - Half to the Jamie-Lynn DiScala Foundation and half to Ginger's House, Tori Spelling - Much Love Animal Rescue, Gaby Reece - Kids in Need, Dave Navarro - Animal Avengers