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What is the highest earning on Jeopardy?
The highest-winning Jeopardy contestant of all time is Ken Jennings, who won $2.5 million during his legendary 74-game run in 2004. Next up is James Holzhauer, who won $2.4 million during his 32-game streak in 2019.
Is there a limit to winnings on Jeopardy?
Since the removal of the five-game limit in regular gameplay, in the unlikely case of a tie in total winnings between two Tournament of Champions players the player who won the most games receives the higher seed.
What is the most money won on Jeopardy in one day?
Jeopardy – Highest Single Day Winners
| Contestant | Single Game Winnings | Date |
|---|---|---|
| James Holzhauer | $80,006 | 4/19/2019 |
| James Holzhauer | $79,633 | 5/31/2019 |
| Roger Craig | $77,000 | 9/14/2010 |
| Ken Jennings | $75,000 | 7/23/2004 |
What is the maximum amount of money that a single contestant can possibly win in a single game of Jeopardy?
$566,400
The highest possible single-game Jeopardy! score is $566,400.
Who is the current winner on Jeopardy?
Matt Amodio
Matt Amodio secured his 14th win Monday as the iconic quiz show’s 37th season finale nears. The high-earning contestant took home $10,400 after Monday’s Final Jeopardy question stumped all three contestants.
What’s the longest you can be on Jeopardy?
He holds the record for the longest winning streak on the U.S. game show Jeopardy! with 74 consecutive wins….
| Ken Jennings | |
|---|---|
| Known for | Holding the record for all-time American game show winnings Having the longest Jeopardy! winning streak |
| Spouse(s) | Mindy Boam ( m. 2000) |
What is the lowest amount ever won on Jeopardy?
$7,400
On July 26, Pearce, a produce specialist from Fountain Valley, Calif., set a new record for the lowest “Jeopardy!” score. At negative $7,400, his score beat the former lowest score of negative $6,800, set by Stephanie Hull in March 2015.
How much money do Jeopardy contestants get to keep?
In fact, since 2002, every person who has competed on the show has walked away with some compensation. The winner keeps their score and brings it to the next episode, the second-place contestant walks away with $2,000, and the third-place player gets $1,000.