[sgt101]

I think that's a rather conspiratorial way of framing it.

I think it's more about someone trying to do the most good that was possible at that time.

I doubt he cares much about prizes or money at this point.

[dekhn]

It's hardly a conspiracy to use strategy and intelligence to maximize the probability of achieving the outcome you desire.

He doesn't have to care much about prizes or money at this point: he won his prize and he gets all the hardware and talent he needs.