Jamie Ding Surpasses $500K with 18th Consecutive ‘Jeopardy!’ Win
Jamie Ding added $36,360 on Tuesday, April 7, bringing his total to $530,372. He is a Lawrenceville, New Jersey resident and remains unstoppable on the long-running quiz show.
With that result, Jamie Ding surpasses $500K in total winnings. The victory marked his 18th straight appearance and win on the program.
Details from Tuesday’s episode
Ding faced opponents Divya Srijay and Kevin Iannone on the April 7 broadcast. Srijay is a student originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Iannone is a trivia host from Flagstaff, Arizona.
The game concluded before Final Jeopardy. Entering Final Jeopardy, Ding had $28,000 and Iannone had $5,000. Srijay left with a score of -$1,000 and was eliminated.
The Final Jeopardy clue referenced a mountaineering tool at the International Spy Museum. Ding wagered $8,360 and correctly identified Leon Trotsky as the answer.
Records, rankings and statistics
Ding’s win streak places him 10th on the consecutive-wins list, according to Jeopardy.com. He has secured a spot in the season-ending Tournament of Champions.
Filmogaz.com reports Ding’s $530,372 ranks him among the top regular-season earners. TheJeopardyFan.com lists him as 17th on the all-time money list after this run.
On March 17, Ding set a Coryat-score record with $42,400, surpassing Ken Jennings’ previous mark. Earlier in the streak, he also matched a Coryat total linked to Jennings.
Top consecutive wins
| Rank | Contestant | Consecutive Wins | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Jennings | 74 | 2004 |
| 2 | Amy Schneider | 40 | 2022 |
| 3 | Matt Amodio | 38 | 2021 |
| 4 | James Holzhauer | 32 | 2019 |
| 5 | Mattea Roach | 23 | 2022 |
| 6 | Cris Pannullo | 21 | 2022 |
| 7 | Julia Collins | 20 | 2014 |
| 8 | Jason Zuffranieri | 19 | 2019 |
| 9 | David Madden | 19 | 2005 |
| 10 | Jamie Ding | 18 | Current |
Top regular-season earnings
| Rank | Contestant | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Jennings | $2,520,700 |
| 2 | James Holzhauer | $2,462,216 |
| 3 | Matt Amodio | $1,518,601 |
| 4 | Amy Schneider | $1,382,800 |
| 5 | Cris Pannullo | $748,286 |
| 6 | Mattea Roach | $560,983 |
| 7 | Jason Zuffranieri | $532,496 |
| 8 | Jamie Ding | $530,372 |
| 9 | Scott Riccardi | $455,000 |
| 10 | David Madden | $430,400 |
Background and public reaction
Ding works at the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. He helps finance affordable housing across the state.
He graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 2009. He earned his degree from Princeton University in 2013.
Political figures have publicly congratulated Ding. Gov. Mikie Sherrill applauded his run. Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker also shared praise on social media.
Ding and his sister run an Instagram account reviewing General Tso’s chicken. The account handle is @attorneygeneraltsos.
The show began 62 years ago. Ding’s streak continues to attract national attention.
