Taxation Problems
A little-known fact about the show (and many other game shows for that matter) is that winners have to pay taxes on whatever it is they win. This might be hard for some people to do, especially if they win some of the bigger prizes like a new car.
If you are one of the lucky ones who has won a prize, after leaving the show you are expected to file a return in the state of California. The prizes are considered income and thus you have to pay taxes to the state as though you paid the full retail value of the product. It certainly sounds like in the world of game shows, things are not always as they appear.
