Question: do the second and third place winners on jeopardy get to keep their money?
Answer: The top scorer in each game is paid their winnings in cash and returns to play in the next match. ... Non-winners receive consolation prizes instead of their winnings in the game. Since May 16, 2002, consolation prizes have been $2,000 for the second-place contestant(s) and $1,000 for the third-place contestant.