How James Holzhauer’s astonishing ‘Jeopardy!’ run came to a dramatic end

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How James Holzhauer’s astonishing ‘Jeopardy!’ run came to a dramatic end

Emily Yahr
 
5 hrs ago
 
In a twist that could rival a great television drama, “Jeopardy!” powerhouse James Holzhauer lost on the episode broadcast Monday — just as he was on the cusp of surpassing the 15-year-old earnings record of legendary champion Ken Jennings.

Holzhauer’s historic run, in which he averaged almost a jaw-dropping $77,000 per episode, came to an end after his 33rd game. Holzhauer, a professional sports gambler from Las Vegas, lost to University of Chicago librarian Emma Boettcher, who beat him by about $22,000 in the Final Jeopardy round with a question about Shakespearean literature.

“What a game! Oh, my God,” said host Alex Trebek, as a grinning Holzhauer gave Boettcher a high five. 

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         New Champ Emma Boettcher

[Sanguine]

I watched that!  Holzhauer seemed off, and Emma was amazing.  Good for her, though I'm sad to see Holzhauer go.  He was fun to watch.

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The IRS also won big. All winnings on game shows are considered ordinary income, taxed up to 37% by the IRS. And most states have state income tax, too.

Even though Holzhauer is a resident of Nevada, the game show took place in California, which means he must pay taxes in that state, sports and betting website The Action Network reported. Combined, federal and California state taxes will put Holzhauer's net winnings at $1.29 million — a 47.6% cut, the site said.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/taxes/jeopardy-champ-james-holzhauer-likely-owes-dollar12-million-in-taxes/ar-AACkRMH?ocid=ientp

[berdie]

I watched that!  Holzhauer seemed off, and Emma was amazing.  Good for her, though I'm sad to see Holzhauer go.  He was fun to watch.

He had an off game at the wrong time. I know he couldn't last forever but.....the teacher's tournament was like eating oat meal.

I'm happy for the lady...she copied him.

[catfish1957]

Would like to see him and Jennings go at it for a week.   Last man standing.

[goatprairie]

He had an off game at the wrong time. I know he couldn't last forever but.....the teacher's tournament was like eating oat meal.

I'm happy for the lady...she copied him.

Holzhauer had a close game a few weeks ago but squeaked out of victory. Nothing is forever, but his reign was a lot of fun. He was amazing.

[goatprairie]

Would like to see him and Jennings go at it for a week.   Last man standing.

I'd like to see Jennings take a header into a ten foot deep hole of pig sh*t. He's a jerk.

[catfish1957]

I'd like to see Jennings take a header into a ten foot deep hole of pig sh*t. He's a jerk.

Yeah, he's a condescending little puke, who happens to be probably the best Trivia player in the world.

[berdie]

Would like to see him and Jennings go at it for a week.   Last man standing.

I think they will do it for ratings. But I read an interview with Jennings that he said his reflexes weren't as good as they were some time ago. He may know the answer...but if he can't ring in time....too bad, so sad. (Kind of like when I play along.)

[goatprairie]

Yeah, he's a condescending little puke, who happens to be probably the best Trivia player in the world.

He made snotty remark about Barron Trump in a tweet after the idiot Kathy Griffin posed with a Trump head that was cut off.
Going after Trump or other adults is one thing, Jennings went after an 11 year old kid.