Alex Trebek Has Led a More Interesting Life Than All of Us

Contestants Usually Walk Away With a Fat Stack of Cash

Jeopardy! has, since its inception in 1984, given away millions and millions of dollars. Although second- and third-place winners leave the show with $2,000 and $1,000 respectively, the average amount of money earned by first-place winners on Jeopardy! is $40,467.40. Not too shabby.

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