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Ocean City Today
By the People, for the People
Lawrence Man Breaks Jeopardy! Winning Streak Record
Jamie Ding, a Princeton graduate and New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency employee, has won 24 consecutive games on the popular TV quiz show.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:07pm
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A local Jeopardy! champion's record-breaking winning streak has sparked excitement and pride in his New Jersey hometown.Ocean City TodayJamie Ding, a 35-year-old resident of Lawrence Township, New Jersey, has broken the record for most consecutive wins on the TV game show Jeopardy!. With 24 wins in a row as of April 15, 2026, Ding has surpassed the previous New Jersey record holder and is now ranked 5th on the all-time Jeopardy! leaderboard.
Why it matters
Ding's impressive Jeopardy! run has captured the attention of his local community in Lawrence Township, with residents closely following his progress and celebrating his success. His achievement also highlights the strength of trivia and quiz show talent in New Jersey, building on the recent success of another Garden State contestant, Cris Pannullo, who won over $700,000 on the show.
The details
A 2013 Princeton University graduate with a degree in molecular biology, Ding currently works for the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. His 24-game winning streak on Jeopardy! has earned him over $667,000 in prize money so far, placing him within striking distance of the all-time Jeopardy! earnings record. Ding's success has sparked excitement in his hometown, with local social media groups buzzing about his accomplishments.
- As of April 15, 2026, Ding has won 24 consecutive games on Jeopardy!.
- Ding's current 24-game winning streak places him 5th on the all-time Jeopardy! leaderboard for most consecutive wins.
- The Jeopardy! record for most consecutive wins is held by Ken Jennings, who won 74 games in a row in 2004.
The players
Jamie Ding
A 35-year-old resident of Lawrence Township, New Jersey, and a 2013 graduate of Princeton University with a degree in molecular biology. Ding currently works for the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency.
Ken Jennings
The host of Jeopardy! and a former Jeopardy! champion who holds the record for most consecutive wins, with 74 games won in a row in 2004.
Cris Pannullo
A previous Jeopardy! winner from Ocean City, New Jersey, who won $748,286 during his run on the show.
What’s next
Ding will continue his Jeopardy! run, with the goal of potentially surpassing Ken Jennings' all-time record of 74 consecutive wins. If he is successful, he will earn a spot in the show's prestigious Tournament of Champions.
The takeaway
Jamie Ding's remarkable Jeopardy! winning streak has captivated his local community in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, and highlighted the state's strong trivia and quiz show talent. His achievement serves as an inspiration for aspiring contestants and showcases the enduring appeal of the classic TV game show format.
