Professional gambler from Las Vegas breaks his own single-episode winnings record on 'Jeopardy!'
FILE - This file image made from video aired on "Jeopardy!" on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, and provided by Jeopardy Productions, Inc. shows James Holzhauer. The 34-year-old professional sports gambler from Las Vegas won more than $110,000 on "Jeopardy!" on Tuesday, breaking the record for single-day cash winnings. Holzhauer won $131,127 during a show aired Wednesday night, April 17, 2019, breaking the record that viewers saw him set last week.
James Holzhauer won $131,127 during a show aired Wednesday night, breaking the record that viewers saw him set last week. Wednesday’s win marks the 10th consecutive win for the 34-year-old Holzhauer. Before his run, the previous episode record was $77,000 and was set by Roger Craig in 2010.
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