<P> Those that make it into the season 's final compete against each other to secure the most votes from the public , with the number of finalists varying between seasons . The act which does is declared the winner for that season , in which they secure the programme 's cash prize of $1 million , and , since Season 3 ( 2008 ) , a chance to headline a show on the Las Vegas Strip . Between the fifth and eighth season , the winner was also made the headline act of a national tour with runners up following the final show , stopping in 25 cities . For season nine , however ( 2014 ) , there was no tour ; two shows were held in Las Vegas for the winner and some of the runner - up acts . ( See # America 's Got Talent Live , below . ) </P>
<P> Those that make it into the season 's final compete against each other to secure the most votes from the public , with the number of finalists varying between seasons . The act which does is declared the winner for that season , in which they secure the programme 's cash prize of $1 million , and , since Season 3 ( 2008 ) , a chance to headline a show on the Las Vegas Strip . Between the fifth and eighth season , the winner was also made the headline act of a national tour with runners up following the final show , stopping in 25 cities . For season nine , however ( 2014 ) , there was no tour ; two shows were held in Las Vegas for the winner and some of the runner - up acts . ( See # America 's Got Talent Live , below . ) </P>
what 's the prize for america 's got talent
what 's the prize for america 's got talent
$1 million , and , since Season 3 ( 2008 ) , a chance to headline a show on the Las Vegas Strip
$1 million , and , since Season 3 ( 2008 ) , a chance to headline a show on the Las Vegas Strip