Funny how Mike had the most control towards the end, kept his promise, but ended up with the least cash overall even if marginally haha. Great show, loved it!,(reply>), @OvenCake That's what I'd have done as well.,(reply>), @TetraDax That's not a no. It's certainly a reason and a rationale but this happened and as a result the second thing happened. When you say no you're only denying that it  was the case and that just isn't true.,(reply>), @salas misto he really didnt"t need to split. He could've just kept going for the medal and won.,(reply>), @Nicol Bolas Well, no. Because had he not gone for the medals, someone else might haven taken the briefcase, and someone else might have walked away with all of it. Keep in mind that at the time, Mike did not know the rules and possibly presumed that the winner can just keep all the money from the briefcase.,(reply>), @Laurence Fraser – No, I think Mike did NOT have the option of just offering no deals and taking all the briefcase money. He had to get one of his deals approved in order for anyone to get any of the briefcase money (including himself).<br><br>EDIT: Oh no wait, on re-watching perhaps you are correct after all. It makes a lot less sense for them to have done it that way though, which is probably why most of us assumed it was set up the way I originally thought.