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Metro Detroit Native Dominates Jeopardy!
25 Apr
Summary
- Jamie Ding has won $882,605 over 31 consecutive Jeopardy! victories.
- He is closing in on the fourth-most wins in Jeopardy! history.
- Ding graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 2009.
Jamie Ding, a native of Metro Detroit, has achieved an astonishing 31 consecutive victories on "Jeopardy!." This impressive winning streak has led to a total prize sum of $882,605, placing him fifth in the all-time rankings for game wins.
Ding, who graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 2009, is rapidly approaching the record for the fourth-most wins in the show's history. He is currently just one victory away from matching that milestone. The law student and bureaucrat, born in Canberra, Australia, and now a naturalized U.S. citizen, has strong ties to the Detroit area through his parents, both educators.
In his most recent appearance on April 24, 2026, Ding secured his 31st win despite an incorrect answer in Final Jeopardy. His strategic betting allowed him to maintain his lead over contestants Zach Pollock and Nicco Martinez. Ding is scheduled to compete again on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Holding the all-time record for "Jeopardy!" wins is Ken Jennings, who secured 74 consecutive victories in 2004. "Jeopardy!" airs as a syndicated program and is available for streaming on Hulu and Peacock.
