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Because there was still a slim chance that it thought it was right. If it's well ahead, it shouldn't bet $0 unless it knows with absolutely confidence that it's wrong.

Wagers are made after the category is shown but before the the clue is revealed. It can only use the confidence in its knowledge of the category, not the question itself.

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