James has definitely changed the strategy of the game forever.
I voted for 41-45 wins, based on the thought that James will come up against someone that can stay close to him and will then go all in on the final question...whereas James doesn't quite bet enough.
In other words, I'm thinking that James will eventually be beaten by someone...he actually helped create.
Regardless of his final total wins or money, I'm guessing that he may find it harder for the legal books...to take his wagers in the future.
If James is betting large against the prevailing odds favorite, those who set those odds will start to question themselves...and may refuse to take his bet.
My buddy and I played golf in Vegas about 25 years ago, with a father & son team who set betting odds for the MGM. Listening to the depth of the minutiae they put into their calculations...was fascinating. They said that not only is it a lot of hard work and stress, but job security is only as good...as your recent previous success for the casino's book.
It wouldn't surprise me to read some day in the future, that James is forced to using a 'front person'...to place his bets.
Whatever happens, James and his wry humor, easy and cool demeanor...has been great to watch!
