Re: [math-fun] today's Jeopardy! outcome: nonzero three-way tie

But is it really much of a mistake? If Scott had bet $2,601, he'd take home $16,001 and come back on Monday to play against two new opponents. Since he bet $2,600, he takes home $16,000 and comes back on Monday to play against the same two opponents again. Not much difference from his standpoint.

I'd say it's a big difference. He's already proved he can outplay these two opponents. I'd say he made exactly the right wager. David