 The maximum winnings are $25,000 without the bonus question, and therefore $250,000 if it is answered correctly.If the contestant answers the bonus question wrong, they lose everything, but if they had earned at least $2,500 before the bonus question, then they receive a consolation prize in the form of a $2,500 prepaid card.If they had earned less than $2,500, the value of the card is $250.