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Unfortunately game show laws in the USA are quite serious due to scandals in the 50s.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/509

https://www.history.com/news/quiz-show-scandal-fraud-jeopard...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1950s_quiz_show_scandals

Interesting. However, that law requires "intent to deceive the listening or viewing public" and a "purportedly bona fide contest", so in principle a show that makes it very clear that it's rigged could be okay.

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