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On average, what game show has given the most amount of money to its contestants?

Question #138835. Asked by nautilator.
Last updated May 13 2015.
Originally posted Jan 07 2015 1:04 AM.

regroce67
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regroce67

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U.S. game show "Jeopardy!" holds the record for awarding the most money to a contestant.

In five different series of appearances on the show, Brad Rutter won a total of $4,455,102, making him the all-time leader in winnings, and making "Jeopardy!" the show that gave the most money to a winner.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Rutter

May 13 2015, 10:48 PM
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