A professional gambler from Las Vegas obliterated the one-day record for winnings on 'Jeopardy!' Tuesday night with a $110,914 haul. James Holzhauer, 34, claimed the jackpot in his fourth consecutive night as winner. The previous record was $30,000 less than what Holzhauer claimed Tuesday
A professional gambler from Las Vegas obliterated the one-day record for winnings on"Jeopardy!" Tuesday night with a $110,914 haul.The previous record was $30,000 less than what Holzhauer claimed Tuesday: a $77,000 win by Roger Craig on Sept. 19, 2010, according to a release by the show.
As his total stood at $72,600, host Alex Trebek egged him on by saying he was just $4,400 off the record, to which he sarcastically responded,"OK, I'll try." — Jeopardy! April 10, 2019 While standing at the same total heading into Final Jeopardy, he bid $38,314, nailed the correct response --"What is 'Quantum Leap'?" in reference to the TV show -- and finished with the record $110,914.He also offered a"Happy Birthday Booger" comment with his correct Final Jeopardy response.
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