Ken Jennings Crowned ‘Greatest of All Time’: How Much Has He Won on ‘Jeopardy!’ Now?

Meaghan Darwish January 15, 2020, 10:30 am

Jeopardy! crowned one of its best-known players as the GOAT during Night 4 of ABC’s Jeopardy!: The Greatest of All Time tournament.

Ken Jennings edged out competitors James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter for the ultimate title and a prize of $1 million. The runners-up earned $250,000 as a consolation prize for their efforts.

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In one of the tournament’s most exciting games, Jennings took big risks that paid off as he doubled his total in the first game of the fourth night with an all-in final Jeopardy bet. While Holzhauer talked a big game, the professional gambler continued to pat Jennings on the back between rounds, and Rutter congratulated his fellow competitor when Jennings was named champ.

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The episode took an intense turn when the Final Jeopardy round of the second game rolled around. While Rutter wasn’t a threat, if Holzhauer answered the question accurately, Jennings may not have been crowned champ on Night 4, as his bet was the entirety of his total whereas Jennings risked $0 for his answer.

Ending the night, Jennings joined host Alex Trebek at center stage to accept his trophy, and the pair shared a sweet moment as the victor celebrated his win.

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While he’s not technically the biggest winner in the show’s history — that would still be Rutter — Jennings did boost his total astronomically, putting him close behind the record-holder. Ahead of his appearance on Greatest of All Time, Jennings’ winnings totaled $3,370,700.

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Now, including his Greatest of All Time winnings, Jennings has raked in $4,370,700 through his appearances over the years. The champ is best-known for his lengthy 74-game winning streak in the early 2000s.

Below, see the champion and his fellow competitors discuss the tournament.