James Holzhauer

American game-show contestant

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James Holzhauer is an American professional gambler and game show contestant, best known for his impressive run on Jeopardy!. In 2019, he won 32 consecutive games, accumulating significant winnings and earning a reputation for his aggressive wagering strategy. This approach allowed him to come close to breaking the all-time regular-season earnings record held by Ken Jennings. Holzhauer also participated in the prime-time tournament Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time and the Jeopardy! Masters tournament, showcasing his skill against other top contestants.

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…searching for Daily Doubles, and James Holzhauer (32 games in 2019), a professional gambler whose aggressive wagering put him within $58,484 of beating Jennings’s all-time regular-season earnings record.
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…searching for Daily Doubles, and James Holzhauer (32 games in 2019), a professional gambler whose aggressive wagering put him within $58,484 of beating Jennings’s all-time regular-season earnings record.
Read More