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Jeopardy! Champ Jamie Ding Climbs to No. 5 in Show History
The law student from New Jersey has now won 25 consecutive games, putting him in elite company.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:30pm
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The dazzling lights and high-stakes drama of Jeopardy! shine through in this abstract close-up of the game show's iconic set.Lawrenceville TodayJamie Ding, a 25-game winner on Jeopardy!, has risen to become the 5th highest-earning contestant in the show's history. The 'bureaucrat and law student from Lawrenceville, New Jersey' has amassed over $700,000 in winnings, surpassing the 23-game streak of Mattea Roach and closing in on the 32-game record set by James Holzhauer in 2019. Ding still has a long way to go to catch Ken Jennings' legendary 74-game run, but his dominant performances have made him one of the top players in Jeopardy! lore.
Why it matters
Ding's continued success on Jeopardy! has captivated viewers and reignited interest in the long-running game show. His rapid rise through the show's record books highlights the enduring appeal of Jeopardy! and the thrill of watching a contestant push the limits of what's possible on the iconic quiz program.
The details
In his 25 games so far, Ding has correctly answered 783 clues while missing only 61. Nineteen of his wins have been 'runaways,' meaning he had an insurmountable lead going into Final Jeopardy. Ding's total winnings of $702,000 place him 6th on the show's all-time regular season earnings list, just shy of surpassing 21-game champion Cris Pannullo. The law student from Seton Hall University is now 7 games away from tying James Holzhauer's 32-game streak, which had stood as the 2nd longest in Jeopardy! history until Ding's current run.
- Ding won his 10th game on Jeopardy!, officially becoming a 'super-champion'.
- On April 16, 2026, Ding won his 25th game, bringing his total winnings to $702,000.
- Ding is now 7 games away from tying James Holzhauer's 32-game Jeopardy! record.
The players
Jamie Ding
A bureaucrat and law student from Lawrenceville, New Jersey who is the current Jeopardy! champion, having won 25 consecutive games and over $700,000 in prize money.
Ken Jennings
The host of Jeopardy! and the holder of the show's all-time record for most consecutive wins at 74 games.
James Holzhauer
A former Jeopardy! champion who held the second-longest winning streak at 32 games until Ding's current run.
Mattea Roach
A former Jeopardy! champion who previously held the 5th longest winning streak at 23 games, before being surpassed by Ding.
Cris Pannullo
A former Jeopardy! champion who is 6th on the show's all-time regular season earnings list, a position Ding is close to surpassing.
What’s next
Ding will continue his quest to surpass James Holzhauer's 32-game winning streak and potentially challenge Ken Jennings' all-time record of 74 consecutive victories on Jeopardy!.
The takeaway
Jamie Ding's remarkable Jeopardy! run has captivated viewers and cemented his place among the show's all-time greats. His dominant performances and rapid rise up the record books have reignited interest in the iconic quiz program and its enduring appeal.
