Sam Buttrey is a new Jeopardy! the contestant who has won a spot in the final Tournament of Champions. On November 10th, 2022, he was given a special spot in the show. He is now an associate professor and made headlines last December when he won the inaugural Professors Tournament.

Sam Buttrey was one of 14 professors who were about to put their knowledge and trivia to the test all over the United States during the tournament. He eventually won the big prize and is now set to compete in the Jeopardy Tournament Championships, where he will compete for a total prize of $100,000.

He won the semi-final game on Thursday, November 10, 2022, and went on to defeat the other champion, Matt Amodio. Next week, the professor will compete in the next round of the TOC finals against Amy Schneider.

What is the Net Worth of Sam Buttrey? Salary, Earnings

Sam Buttrey has been an associate professor for 26 years and is worth between $2 and $5 million. He also demonstrated his excellent side and knowledge of various subjects on the set of Jeopardy, winning $100,000.

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Where was Sam Buttrey born? Ethnicity, Nationality, Family, Education

According to online sources, Sam Buttrey was born in August 1961 and currently resides in Pacific Groove, California. Sam works as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Berkeley. He also attended Princeton University (1979-1983, where he earned a degree in A.B. Statistics) and Philips Exeter Academy (1976-1979).