For starters, just doing well on the show is a bit of a challenge.
HostPat Sajakadded that success on the show really rests with a contestant’s approach.
How much do winning contestants get to actually keep?

Contestants regularly win enormous sums of money, expensive cars, and trips around the world.
The show does allow winners to find less expensive versions of their trips to avoid a higher tax hit.
McMahan took this option, ending up with trips for $10,000.

It really makes you think.