James Holzhauer's 'Jeopardy!' Run Is Finally Over
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James Holzhauer's 'Jeopardy!'
Run Is Finally Over Holzhauer was going for his 33rd
consecutive win of ‘Jeopardy!’ when he
lost to fellow contestant Emma Boettcher. He was only $58,484 away from breaking
Ken Jennings’ record of $2.52 million in total wins. The game-deciding question came down to the Final
Jeopardy round, where Holzhauer only bet $1,399. The decision shocked many as
Holzhauer, a professional gambler,
is known for his aggressive wagering. James Holzhauer, via
'The Action Network’ Boettcher ended up answering correctly
and beating Holzhauer by $22,002. James Holzhauer, via
‘The Action Network’ Holzhauer made a total of $2,464,216 and holds
the all-time record for the most money won in
a single game, thanks to his $131,127 episode.
Run Is Finally Over Holzhauer was going for his 33rd
consecutive win of ‘Jeopardy!’ when he
lost to fellow contestant Emma Boettcher. He was only $58,484 away from breaking
Ken Jennings’ record of $2.52 million in total wins. The game-deciding question came down to the Final
Jeopardy round, where Holzhauer only bet $1,399. The decision shocked many as
Holzhauer, a professional gambler,
is known for his aggressive wagering. James Holzhauer, via
'The Action Network’ Boettcher ended up answering correctly
and beating Holzhauer by $22,002. James Holzhauer, via
‘The Action Network’ Holzhauer made a total of $2,464,216 and holds
the all-time record for the most money won in
a single game, thanks to his $131,127 episode.