14 “Jeopardy!” Stars with the Longest Winning Streaks
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Key Points:
- Since Jeopardy! removed the five-game win limit, 20 contestants have achieved streaks of 10 or more consecutive wins, with Jamie Ding currently holding a 30-game streak.
- Ken Jennings holds the record for the longest winning streak with 74 consecutive games and over $2.5 million earned in 2004, later winning the Greatest of All Time tournament in 2020.
- Amy Schneider made history as the woman with the longest streak and the first transgender contestant to win the Tournament of Champions, earning over $1.3 million in 2022.
- Other notable champions include James Holzhauer, who used aggressive betting strategies to win 32 games and over $2.4 million, and Matt Amodio, who won 38 games while a Yale Ph.D. student.
- The success of these champions has contributed to the popularity of Jeopardy! spinoffs like Tournament of Champions and Jeopardy! Masters, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and strategies of top players.
