New York, NY (WFN) -- How's this for bizarre: Tight-fisted game show host Ben Stein now actually wants people to win money -- for one night only, anyway.

Tonight (Dec. 31) in Times Square, Stein will be giving five random people a chance to get inside a box filled with swirling money and grab up to $100,000 in 30 seconds or less.

Usually, the host of "Win Ben Stein's Money" isn't so excited about giving away money but, in this case, it's okay because, in his words, "It's not my money."

Also, for every dollar that contestants grab, an equal amount will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Stein also plans to get in the money machine and grab some cash but donate his winnings to the charity as well.

And while it might not be fair, Stein admits he's considering increasing his winnings by placing double-sided tape all over his body before stepping into the machine.

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