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'Jeopardy!' Contestant Speaks Out After 'Sneaky' Move Wins Jit Game
Alison Betts reveals strategy that led to her victory in Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament quarterfinal
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Alison Betts, a five-time Jeopardy! champion from 2024, revealed that she made a "sneaky" strategic move during her quarterfinal match in the Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament that allowed her to win the game. Betts competed against Isaac Hirsch, a nine-time champion in 2024 who also reached the semifinals of the 2025 Jeopardy! Masters, and Josh Hill, a seven-time champion from 2018.
Why it matters
Jeopardy! fans are always eager to learn about the tactics and strategies that contestants use to win games, especially in high-stakes tournaments like the Invitational. Betts' revelation about her "sneaky" move provides insight into the thought processes of elite Jeopardy! players and the lengths they will go to secure a victory.
The details
During the February 11 episode, Betts said she made a strategic decision that ultimately led to her win. While the specifics of the move were not disclosed, Betts described it as a "sneaky" tactic that caught her opponents off guard and allowed her to clinch the victory.
- The Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament quarterfinal episode aired on February 11, 2026.
The players
Alison Betts
A five-time Jeopardy! champion from 2024 who revealed a "sneaky" strategic move that led to her victory in the Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament quarterfinal.
Isaac Hirsch
A nine-time Jeopardy! champion in 2024 who also reached the semifinals of the 2025 Jeopardy! Masters tournament.
Josh Hill
A seven-time Jeopardy! champion from 2018.
What they’re saying
“I made a sneaky move that caught my opponents off guard and allowed me to win the game.”
— Alison Betts (imdb.com)
What’s next
The winner of the Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament quarterfinal match between Alison Betts, Isaac Hirsch, and Josh Hill will advance to the semifinals.
The takeaway
Jeopardy! contestants are always looking for strategic advantages, and Alison Betts' "sneaky" move demonstrates the lengths they will go to in order to secure a victory, even in high-stakes tournament play.
