from the banks that support the game show
The money that contestants can win on a show comes from sponsors, and networks that carry the show.
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Show Me the Money - U.S. game show - ended on 2006-12-13.
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On a very famous American game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" highest amount won was $5.9 million dollars.
Yes, the money contestants win is very much real. Contestants are paid their winnings by check 90-120 days after the show airs.