Disclaimer: I have no proof or hard evidence backing up this opinion, just trusting my instincts.
The Money Cards in both pilots seemed to be very, very obviously staged. Pilot #1 had Jack Campion, a fine pilot actor, busting after wagering $8K on the Big Bet.
Pilot #2 had the max win. Without being an expert, it seemed that they staged both to show what "big bust" and "breaking the bank" outcomes looked like.