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Jun 3, 2019 · The 34-year-old professional gambler captured the attention of millions during his Jeopardy! run. Here’s a look at what he achieved while on the show. Subscr...
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June 3, 2019. On tonight’s episode of Jeopardy, James Holzhauer’s winning streak finally came to an end. Before he was stymied by Emma Boettcher, a librarian from Chicago, Holzhauer had ...
- Did Holzhauer Lose on Purpose?
- Who Is James Holzhauer?
- What Are His Plans For The Future?
Holzhauer’s apparent invincibility led some fans to questionhis surprisingly small wager of $1,399 on Monday night’s Final Jeopardy!, claiming he threw the game and lost on purpose — maybe because he thought he’d made enough money and did not want to continue playing. Even Alex Trebek was taken aback by Holzhauer’s paltry Final Jeopardy! wager. “A ...
Holzhauer was born in July 1984 in Naperville, Illinois. He showed remarkable math abilities very early in life and was consistently getting A’s on math tests, although he was only a C student overall. He was moved to a fifth-grade math class at the age of 7 and skipped second grade. As a student at Naperville North High School, he often skipped cl...
Holzhauer plans to return to his job as a sports gambler. He also said he would like to do sabermetrics for a baseball team. He is expected to appear at the next Tournament of Champions or other Jeopardy! special events.
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Jun 4, 2019 · Holzhauer, a professional sports gambler from Las Vegas, lost to University of Chicago librarian Emma Boettcher, who beat him by about $22,000 in the Final Jeopardy round with a question about ...
Holzhauer lost both the game and his chance to take over the $2.52 million record set by Jeopardy! legend Ken Jennings in 2004. At a glance, Holzhauer seemed to stray from his big money strategy ...
Jun 4, 2019 · Boettcher sealed her victory during Final Jeopardy, soaring over an unusually meager final bet from the typically aggressive bettor. Holzhauer, in turn, walked over to high five her the minute a ...
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Jun 4, 2019 · James Holzhauer explains why he wagered just $1,399 in his last Final Jeopardy. James Holzhauer's captivating "Jeopardy!" run is officially over, thanks to user-experience librarian Emma Boettcher ...
