The Betting Window
Three-minute wagering period the AI opened on the temple battle for viewers at home, closed with "No more bets."
Story so far
Unable to get Kevin and Magnificent Troy in for commentary — Troy was unconscious drunk and the AI had promised not to poke at those outside the original primary zone without good reason — The Announcer decided the audience would just have to watch the fight the old-fashioned way, and opened betting for those at home because why not.
He gave viewers three minutes to get their bets in and said he'd wait. Among the offered lines was 2X Jackpot if Zhang Lives, flashing over Zhang's portrait. When the thirty-second countdown finally expired, the AI called "No more bets. No more bets," and the Super Heavyweight Temple Battle Grudge Match Extravaganza began.
Role
Wagering layer that turns the temple trap into a monetized spectacle for the galactic audience.
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- Three-minute wagering period the AI opened on the temple battle for viewers at home, closed with "No more bets."