“Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings and returning champion James Holzhauer had a rather flirty exchange Friday during the “Jeopardy! Masters. It should also be noted that for many years Jeopardy forced contestants to "retire" after a five-day streak. Jennings recently released his newest book, “100 Places To See After You Die: A Travel Guide to the Afterlife. Holzhauer is the third. Alex Trebek: Jay, we come to you first — you started slowly, but. Courtesy James Holzhauer. If you’re like me, watching 34-year-old professional sports gambler James Holzhauer on Jeopardy! may make you feel pretty dense. He made 33 appearances and is the second-highest winner of the game show Jeopardy!. Andy’s Pregame Thoughts: Week 3 of September 2023’s Second Chance play has reached its final two games. Jeopardy. A video clip leaked Sunday appears to show Boettcher ending reigning “Jeopardy!” champ James Holzhauer’s remarkable 32-game winning streak that netted him nearly $2. SHARE. "Jeopardy says whoever hosts full time will have to quit their other job, so I’m crossing my fingers it’s Joe Buck," he tweeted . Final Jeopardy! Triple Stumper. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, and provided by Jeopardy Productions, Inc. Amazingly, Holzhauer strategically positioned his winnings to match his daughters birthday, October 9, 2014 . . Holzhauer was dethroned by librarian Emma Boettcher when the pair both correctly answered the Final Jeopardy question, about the. The 34-year-old professional sports gambler from Las Vegas won more than $110,000 on "Jeopardy!"James Holzhauer Jeopardy – James Holzhauer Winnings. 33 on The Chase on 2014-09-02. James Holzhauer has been known to incorporate his personal life into his 'Jeopardy' wagers. Michalle Gould, Jilana Cotter, and Barb Fecteau can now all call themselves Jeopardy! champions. The third segment of tonight’s game saw Macauley and Rachel continue an intense battle; Rachel led by just $100 after 45 clues! Mack re-took the lead after 60 clues, while Becky became the first known player in J! history to go through the first 60 clues of a game with 0 correct. Emma Boettcher game 1. For the second time in four months, a “Jeopardy!” contestant has surpassed James Holzhauer’s 32-game winning streak on the popular quiz show. Jul. Boettcher indeed went big and wagered $20,201 of her $26,600 on Final Jeopardy. So far, James Holzhauer has amassed $2,065,540 on Jeopardy! Currently, Jennings is still the record-holder of the highest winnings ever on Jeopardy! ever following his 74-game run in 2004,. By James Holzhauer. 1 million in winnings, he is currently the second-highest-earning American game show contestant of all time, behind Ken Jennings, and still the highest-earning contestant (primarily from special tournament. Who is James Holzhauer's wife, Melissa? ABC. Holzhauer, a Las Vegas-based professional sports bettor. During his now 14-game win streak, he has. On Thursday night, the show’s Tournament of Champions final will pit the man. James Holzhauer (2021–). The 34-year-old Las Vegas sports bettor James Holzhauer, who rocketed to fame by demolishing past winning. ”Ken Jennings says his Jeopardy! rivalry with “villain” James Holzhauer is all for show. Jeopardy! Masters. On Tuesday, April 23, Jeopardy! savant James Holzhauer won his 14th game, pushing his total winnings $1,061,554. James Holzhauer was just $50,000 shy of making Jeopardy history when he lost it all. Since the show lifted the five-game cap in 2003, it has only been accomplished by three contestants: David. We spoke. 20/11 (3 x $103,333 ) 3-1. James Holzhauer: Awards & Achievements. The 10 highest-scoring games of all time belong to him. James Holzhauer Pictured In His Chicago Cubs Jersey During An Interview (Source: Instagram) James Holzhauer has racked up $2. Jennings recently spoke with the Deseret News about the tournament, which aired in January. James Holzhauer has been a Jeopardy phenomenon. As of Wednesday night, James Holzhauer has won 20 games for a total of more than $1. All streaks must come to an end! Here are the best moments from James Holzhauer's magnificent run. James Holzhauer, who participated in 2019, dominates the top 12 records. James Holzhauer and Matt Amodio may be competitors on various iterations of Jeopardy!, but the two adore teasing each other even when the cameras aren't rolling. Redirecting to /James_Holzhauer/status/1661583365886337027James Holzhauer vs. Today’s players are Morgan Briles, Joe Velasco, and Robert Kaine. This one is an extremely difficult. During the summer season, cruise ships dock many times a week, and offload tourists onto buses, taking them a fe. James Holzhauer’s $2,462,216 was second behind Ken Jennings' $2,520,700 total. 16/16 (0:28) Note: In the ABC version, when the chaser is playing the Final Chase, his or her steps begin where the contestants' steps end, moving backwards towards 0 rather than forwards towards the target. In those 33 appearances, Holzhauer made $2,464,216, including the $2,000 prize he received for finishing second in his last show. Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge. Contestants competing against a professional quizzer, known as the Chaser, whose aim is to prevent the contestants from winning a cash. Amy Schneider won her 33rd. 5 million richer, thanks to a quick mind and even quicker thumb reflex, but there is one person who is hoping his. He sits in second place for all-time regular-season earnings to Ken Jennings, who won 74 games in a row to. 4 million, what nearly record-breaking run on Jeopardy! was ended Monday night? Following 32 straight wins, longtime "Jeopardy!" champion James Holzhauer was defeated on Monday's show. Masters’: ‘Obnoxious’ James Holzhauer Shocks Fans of Show. But the. James won $58,333. Stay tuned to see how far James’s winning streak will go! Streaking Contestants. During his 32-day winning streak on the show – a run that netted him more than $2. FOLLOW. Jeopardy, Inc. His dad, Juergen is a German immigrant engineer, who spent over three decades working as an engineer at a chemical company, While, little is known about his mother’s professional life apart from the fact she. James Holzhauer’s recent 33-game run on “Jeopardy!” has turned a focus back onto game shows, so the timing is fortuitous for “Press Your Luck,” hosted by Elizabeth Banks and airing in. Mattea, who gave James a surprising run for his money, won $250,000 Credit: NBC. Game show news, reviews and more. Holzhauer after last Thursday’s victory. The Las Vegas native played against finalists Matt Amodio and Mattea Roach in the finale. 9. Jeopardy! legend James Holzhauer, who went on a 32-game winning streak in 2019 and won that year’s Tournament of Champions, is not only leading the pack, but. ABC. Jeopardy! legend James Holzhauer has taken aim at the show’s producers after it was officially revealed on Monday (August 7) that Season 40 will. - All-time winnings: $530,200. After fan backlash to recent. “At age 2 he knew his numbers, and he was reading at age 3,” the father said. He will be competing on Jeopardy! Masters starting on May 8, 2023. In December. Going into Final Jeopardy, Time explains, Holzhauer had collected $23,400 compared to Boettcher’s $26,600. James Holzhauer initially showed up on the American test show “The Pursuit” in 2014. Biography, Career, Net Worth. Champ Amy Schneider Reacts After Dramatic ‘Masters’ Elimination. Holzhauer fanned the fl… Jeopardy, Inc. The self-proclaimed "game show villain" James got off to a dominant start, quickly building an early lead against his fellow participants. 3,358,964 archived threads. Dennis did lead our three players in attempts in the quarters, but also gave six incorrect responses. — z – James Holzhauer (@James_Holzhauer) May 18, 2023 In regards to Buttrey, Holzhauer tweeted, “I had only briefly met @sam_buttrey prior to these tapings, but his charm and wit were. The Yogesh/Michael battle on Friday was impressive, but given world rankings, a Yogesh/Troy battle (no offense to the third contestant, and IF it were to happen) would be the two highest-ranked quizzers in the world on the same show together in Jeopardy! History. In a new episode of Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace (streaming now on Max ), host Chris Wallace asks. When James Holzhauer snagged the first Daily Double in Double Jeopardy, it could have been the start of another runaway, but Mattea Roach found the second and correctly answered it after wagering all of her points, allowing her to stay in striking distance of Holzhauer. May 17 — Game 14: James Holzhauer, Andrew He, Amy Schneider As usual, Holzhauer dominated during his game and could not be caught — he went into. James Holzhauer Takes Swipe at. Story Arc. Holzhauer's experience as a. Boettcher led with $26,600, followed by Holzhauer with $23,400. Holzhauer, James was the last “Jeopardy!” contestant to pass the $1-million winning mark, but lost after a 32-day streak, ending his reign with $2,462,216. ” James also wagered $9,812 on ‘Final Jeopardy’ despite. Since Monday, the zings have continued to pour in, but it was former "Jeopardy!" champ James Holzhauer's remark on Twitter that commanded attention. Jeopardy! Masters. game show Jeopardy!. The winners were paired with Matt Amodio, who had already beaten James once during the tournament. Sam Buttrey is a professor known for his time on the hit show, Jeopardy! Sam won the inaugural Professors Tournament in Dec. James Holzhauer Takes Swipe at. Scraping, republication, monetization, and malicious use prohibited; this site may. Traits of a Sociopath. As of November 2023, James Holzhauer’s net worth is $2 million. Casey Durkin/Jeopardy! Productions, Inc. James Holzhauer's wife is a teacher. Jeopardy! Masters reconvenes six of the most prolific champions in the show’s recent history — Amy Schneider, Andrew He, James Holzhauer, Mattea Roach, Sam Buttrey, and Matt Amodio — many of. On April 9, 2019, James set a new single-game record with a $110,914 win, which added to his massive total of $460,479 won over eight games on “Jeopardy. But even still, fellow Jeopardy! prodigy James Holzhauer isn’t afraid to give him a hard time. James also wagered $9,812 on ‘Final Jeopardy’ despite knowingly answering it wrong. By Monday night’s episode, James Holzhauer had been on a weeks-long path to beat the record for “Jeopardy!” champion winnings. Emma Boettcher ends James's streak before he can break Ken Jennings's cash winnings total record. The Untold Truth Of James Holzhauer. Excluding duplicates, the next five highest prize recipients are: Matt Amodio: $83,000 (October 4, 2021) Roger Craig: $77,000 (September 14, 2010) Ken Jennings: $75,000 (July 23, 2004) Cris Pannullo: $71,821 (November 24, 2022)We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Maureen Lee Lenker. Contestant racked up over $2. His perseverance paid off, and James won over $2 million during his streak. Matt Amodio becomes No. In a twist that could rival a great television drama, “Jeopardy. He is also a cast member of The Chase, another trivia game show. . Certainly, the best way into. ”On Oct. James Holzhauer brother Ian has been working as a Councilman for Naperville. 9,812 was a semi-common wager of his during his record-setting tear through Jeopardy! back in 2019. James Holzhauer won 32 consecutive games of 'Jeopardy,' making him the second all-around champion of the game show. The Game Show Show. student at Yale, won his 33rd game, smashing through Holzhauer’s streak and taking his place as No. James Holzhauer is now in the lead with 18 points while Andrew He trails behind with 13 points. “ Jeopardy! ” giants Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter have teamed up for a new U. On September 17, Amodio finished off another week on the beloved quiz show with 23 consecutive game wins and total earnings of $825,801. Jeopardy. Because even relative to Jennings, James Holzhauer is already the greatest “Jeopardy!” player who ever lived. This native of Naperville is a proud. Martin Holmes May 23, 9:28 am. #7982,. 32) and highest winnings during regular-season play ($2. He. Jeopardy!'s James Holzhauer shocked fans with a 'salty' tweet about this season Credit: Hulu. But. (Watch the video below. James Holzhauer won $110,914 in a single game of Jeopardy!, an all-time record. Here, Holzhauer tells TV Insider about his approach to the show, thriving as a dream crusher, his own trivia weakness, and reveals which he thinks is tougher: The Chase or Jeopardy! We’re in the. Long before James Holzhauer beat the game of “Jeopardy!” — becoming the second-longest-running champion in its history, with 22 straight wins and $1,691,008 in earnings, and the possibility. Jeopardy! champion Matt Amodio knows exactly how he feels about fellow legends Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter. James, faced with mass desertion in his army, almost immediately capitulated to the invasion and went into exile in France. "My dream was to be on the show. But he's not the only game show contestant in the family. Amodio and Mattea Roach are in third and fourth place, respectively, with nine points each. James Holzhauer first made waves in 2019 when in just 10. isn't afraid to give him a hard time. Holzhauer had been leading the pack with points, but in tonight's finale, the points are reset for this. Despite being able to get high scores in individual tests, James did not prioritize his education and throughout his youth, he focused on mastering online poker which he saw as a much more productive use of his time. He is just so knowledgeable about just about everything. )James Holzhauer: $2,962,216. 3,769,889 total threads. collect the videos you love collect | share | explore. 8. 2019 Tournament of Champions final game 2. Advertisement. In those 50+ years on television and prior to April 4th, 2019, the highest single day take home was $77,000 accomplished by Jeopardy legend Roger Craig. 33 share of the $175,000 team prize pot. The big reunion is here. He ended up winning a $58,333. When contestant “ Jeopardy! James” Holzhauer faced off with Brad Rutter and Ken Jennings for the game show’s Greatest of. So, curious me bought a subscription. K. James appeared as a chaser on The Chase in 2021. "Jeopardy!" icon Amy Schneider broke yet another record on Friday night, knocking fellow star James Holzhauer out of the third-place spot for consecutive games won. He is the current third-highest winning Jeopardy! contestant. In the episode that aired on April 17, 2019, he earned $131,127 in one. com. The popular TV game show Jeopardy! has a new champion not named James Holzhauer. Jeopardy! sweetly supported its most recent champ Megan Wachpress this week. Since 2021, Jennings and. To most of America, “Jeopardy!” sensation James Holzhauer is a genius. He would have. Please note that the game airs as early as noon Eastern in some U. The Illinois native, 38, played a round of “Jeopardy! Masters” on Monday with Jennings, 48, as the host, and the two hilariously. JAMES Holzhauer has won Jeopardy! Masters after playing his cards right in a nail-biter finale. D. Like us on Facebook. A Washington Post article details a “Jeopardy!” taping last fall, when co-host Ken Jennings interacted with the studio audience during a break in filming. The record has never been outperformed during the show’s run. 'The Chase' Brings the 'Jeopardy!' GOATs to a Whole New GameJames Holzhauer game 33. Holzhauer won. ABC. 3% of games – with Mark coming in last (with a still very impressive) 65. 2 Champions Wildcard brackets, January 16–February 2 & February 5–February 22. See the full list of devices where you can stream LIVE TV! CONNECT NOW. Holzhauer completed his high school from. Aside from the astounding winnings he amassed on the TV game show, James Holzhauer’s run on “Jeopardy!” has revealed his intimate dedication to family and a sense of duty as a citizen. Jeopardy champion James Holzhauer is sharing some behind-the-scenes insights after years of competing on the game show. He made his 2 million dollar fortune with 32-game winning streak as the champion on Jeopardy. Before Holzhauer appeared on Jeopardy!, he was a contestant on The Chase on September 2, 2014. Net Worth: $2 Million. James Holzhauer is the first “Jeopardy! Masters” tournament winner. It’s well-known that most sportsbooks take aggressive steps to counter winning gamblers, usually by severely cutting their betting limits or 86ing them entirely. Holzhauer holds the title for single-game winnings ($131,127 in April 2019), but trails behind Jennings in consecutive games won (74 vs. In a living room in Naperville, Illinois, he. Apart from once sharing the stage with Alex Trebek and now cohosting their own quiz show, The Chase, the two TV personalities also have the same sense of humor. Amodio and Holzhauer are also ranked among the Jeopardy! players who have brought home over $1 million (as is host, Jennings. 5. 4 for most games won. By Radhamely De Leon. Boettcher tied MacKenzie Jones who won eight games in February 2020 as the highest-winning female contestant in a single game in regular play with $46,801, surpassing the $46,600 Maria. Generation Gap. James Holzhauer is indeed married to Melissa Sassin Holzhauer, a former pageant winner, and fellow game-show contestant. In the end, James Holzhauer's winnings came out to $2,464,216, which includes the $2,000 he won for coming in second place in his final episode. On Tuesday, Jan. James Holzhauer: How pros gain an edge in Survivor and Pick 'em contests. The Chase YouTube. And that’s how Jennings’ decision to wager $0 led to a $1 million victory. James Holzhauer’s net worth is a staggering $2 million, as of November 2023. 5 million in regular-season winnings due in part to his affinity for high-risk wagers. Jessica Efron Sauer vs. Emma Boettcher ‘Jeopardy!’. James Holzhauer is an American gambler, TV personality, and Jeopardy! champion. 209,043 users total. The Illinois native lives in Las Vegas with. Melissa has also been successful in her own right, having competed on shows such as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and The Chase. May 17 — Game 14: James Holzhauer, Andrew He, Amy Schneider As usual, Holzhauer dominated during his game and could not be caught — he went into the Final Jeopardy round with a whopping 54,000. James Holzhauer won $110,914 in a single game of Jeopardy!, an all-time record. As dashing as James is, fans want to know if he's married. Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer, Brad Rutter and Sara Haines on their new game show, trivia, and the legacy of Alex Trebek. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: James Holzhauer has made quite a splash on ‘Jeopardy! Masters’ and made his presence felt on the game show and among fans. August 8, 2023 5:00pm. student at Yale, won his. He then. British Columbia Marriages 1800-1946at MyHeritage. June 28, 2023 7:19 am. 261,641,976 total posts. And he is already stirring up things on social media by appearing to shade the primetime event, branding. Until James Holzhauer came along to break his record in 2019, Roger Craig held the record for the most money won in a single "Jeopardy!"James Holzhauer and his winnings after 32 rounds on Jeopardy! Courtesy of Jeopardy Productions Inc. Holzhauer has competed in ten Jeopardy! games as of April 17, 2019. He now stands at 22 wins and $1,691,008. Holzhauer thought it was more logical to place big bets that will typically pay off. He is widely known for his 32-game winning strike on the television quiz show Jeopardy. James Holzhauer, the Jeopardy phenom and. This game matches a 2-day champion in Morgan with a pair of 1-day champions in Joe and Robert. Find more about the Jeopardy champion who literally broke the game. Jun 17, 2021. Fast. Jennings’s record win of $2. James Holzhauer Jeopardy James Holzhauer Winnings. During his 33-game stint on Jeopardy! in 2019, Holzhauer racked up $2. Amazingly, Holzhauer strategically positioned his winnings to match his daughter’s birthday, October 9, 2014 (10/09/14). Date of Birth: Jul 23, 1984 (39 years old) Place of Birth: Naperville, Illinois, US. Today he tweeted, "Good luck to @KenJennings, @bradrutter and @James_Holzhauer tonight. James Holzhauer (born July 23, 1984) is an American game show contestant and professional sports gambler. ” “I kind of have to pinch myself every. 7. Jennings ranks second in that category with $4,370,700 all-time winnings, as Holzhauer, 38, rounds out the Top 3 with $3,462,216. Mattea - who uses they-them pronouns - James, and Matt Amodio emerged as the finalists and James won by a mere 2100 combined points. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. com. Holzhauer’s incredible run — which he extended to 21 consecutive wins and a $1. Jeopardy! champ James Holzhauer wants Raut banned, but executive producer Michael Davies has a different take. 4 million in cash during his 32-game winning streak in 2019. James Holzhauer Called Out a “Horrifying” Tweet and ‘Jeopardy!’. 13 for the show's 38th season. In his tenth game ( #7973, aired 2019-04-17 ), James set a new single-day cash winnings record of $131,127, breaking the record he had set in his fourth game. He insulted Mayim Bialik & Ken Jennings while questioning the champs they've hosted Credit: ABC. Sam Buttrey, who won the inaugural Professors Tournament in 2021. D. Who is James Holzhauer? The self-proclaimed “villain” of this season’s “Jeopardy! Masters” tournament was crowned the victor during Wednesday night’s episode. The game has the three trivia masters — known as. Media 'Jeopardy!' champ James Holzhauer calls for 'lifetime ban' of three-time winner Yogesh Raut Some users speculated that Holzhauer, who has criticized ‘Jeopardy!’ in the past, was joking On an episode of Jeopardy that aired Tuesday evening, James Holzhauer became the fastest-ever contestant on the show to earn $1 million in prize money. Holzhauer shattered the. In 2019, James Holzhauer dethroned Craig by claiming $110,914 as the winner. Holzhauer, who won the game show an astonishing 32 times, re-shared a Jennings post on X. ) Holzhauer, the second all-time regular season earnings champ behind Jennings, returned to play “Jeopardy! Masters” on Monday. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. Kenneth Wayne Jennings III [1] (born May 23, 1974) is an American game show host, author, and former game show contestant. Antisocial personality disorder signs and symptoms may include: Disregard for rules. But most notably, the 34-year-old is drawing attention for. James Holzhauer (born August 6, 1984) is an American contestant and professional sports gambler [1] He is the third-highest-earning American game show contestant of all time. Since then, James Holzhauer has surpassed that $77,000 mark multiple times with his highest day total beating out the. She nailed the answer, bringing her winning total to $46,801. Ian had also been active in his current position since 2021. Amy Schneider has five. Who is James Holzhauer's wife,. Since early April, he has been raking in cash at a faster rate than any other contestant in the show’s history, making $1. 5 million. Holzhauer's winnings of $2,462,216 in 32 games came within a hair of all-time champion Ken Jennings's $2. The Jeopardy! Masters tournament reunited six of the most decorated winners of Jeopardy! for a two-week long tournament of champions, and last night, James Holzhauer won, narrowly defeating the. 5 million; James Holzhauer, $2. com. The winners were paired with Matt Amodio, who had already beaten James once during the. In his tenth game ( #7973, aired 2019-04-17 ), James set a new single-day cash winnings record of $131,127, breaking the record he had set in his fourth game. The criticism has not deterred Buck, who will guest. shows James Holzhauer. Warning: This page contains spoilers for the November 21, 2023, game of Jeopardy! — please do not scroll down if you wish to avoid being spoiled. 4 million – Holzhauer often dedicated his final winning answers. ABC's primetime series brings together the six highest-ranked, current contestants for a Champions League style competition, including James Holzhauer (star of The Chase and the runner-up in the Greatest of All Time tournament), Amy Schneider, No. ken-jennings . Holzhauer topped the $1 million mark last week in record time and now stands at around $500,000 more than that. James appears to be a wonderful person, and philanthropist,” wrote another. 4 million, set multiple single-game winnings. Holzhauer is a 32-episode champion on Jeopardy! and the winner of the 2019 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. The installation of William and Mary as monarchs is now known as the Glorious Revolution in English history and also led to the establishment of the supremacy of Parliament in the United Kingdom. The third-place contestant, Jay Sexton, had $11,000 on the board. Fans of The Chase might be wondering where the show's original "Chaser," whose name is Mark Labbett (also known as "The Beast") is. Boettcher bet enough that should she answer correctly, she would unseat Holzhauer by. This fat cat may hate Mondays, but that didn't stop him from making his. This edition of The Chase is the second American version. 46 million in winnings on the game show. James Holzhauer is an American professional sports gambler and a game show contestant. He wrested a commanding lead of the tourney and has already clinched his place in the. The self-confessed game show “supervillain” defeated Roach and Matt Amodio in the finals to be crowned the first-ever Masters champion, bagging a $500,000 grand prize to go with it. Every gambler has experienced something like this: you submit a play. Andrew He is in second with twelve, Mattea Roach is in third with eight, and Matt Amodio is in fourth with six. Masters ended with a nail-biting two-game final between James Holzhauer, Mattea Roach and Matt Amodio. The 34-year-old Holzhauer, as of Wednesday, has won 20 days in a row, with his winnings reaching $1,528,012. James Holzhauer came to Jeopardy!. On April 9, 2019 he competed on Jeopardy! and broke the single game record, winning $110,914. Lock it in: BuzzerBlog. Born on July 1984, in Naperville, Illinois, Holzhauer attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a bachelor's degree in. He is also the third-highest winning Jeopardy! Contestant ever behind Jennings and Brad Rutter. Generation Gap. The celebrity his starsign is Cancer and he is now 39 years of age. James Holzhauer Streak. By Christy Karras. Because even relative to Jennings, James Holzhauer is already the greatest “Jeopardy!” player who ever lived. 33 on The Chase on 2014-09-02. Before he was stymied by Emma Boettcher, a librarian from Chicago, Holzhauer had chipped away at Jeopardy ’s prize budget at an unprecedented rate,. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes. The Chase YouTube. Jeopardy! champion Matt Amodio is on fire, and he knows it. Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer may be the most memorable Jeoaprdy! champs of all time, but don’t sleep on Brad Rutter. Roger Craig. 💰 Compare James Holzhauer's Net Worth. He is the son of Juergen Holzhauer (Father) and Nachiko Ide Holzhauer (Mother). James Holzhauer’s epic 32-game run on Jeopardy! came to a close today after he was beaten by a 27-year-old librarian from Chicago named Emma Boettcher. Holzhauer had been leading the pack with points, but in tonight's finale, the points are reset for this. And there’s one man who got a front-row seat to the three-week ABC tournament (and can brag that he beat the sports gambler. During his 32-game winning streak earlier this year, Holzhauer came just $58,484 short of out-earning Jennings. James Holzhauer vs. Holzhauer's historic run, in which he averaged almost a jaw-dropping $77,000 per episode, came to an end after his 33rd game. He then. Published on : 17:59 PST, May 22, 2023. . He ended up winning a $58,333. Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer shake hands after a “Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time” match. On Tuesday,. Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer shake hands after a “Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time” match.