James Holzhauer finally loses on Jeopardy!

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[KevinConwayChannel]

Dude made as much in a month as most people make in a LIFETIME. Congrats to him. Great run!

[uncleandy]

I'll miss James. He brought a dose of excitement to Jeopardy that it really needed.

[zoroark]

Everyone saying James threw the game doesn't understand betting strategy. James didn't bet big like he usually does because he was playing the odds and he was in second place going into Final for once.


The reasoning is, unless Emma were to blunder and make a severely small bet, she would wager enough to beat James even if he doubled up because she was ahead of him, and she did; even if James had doubled up on Final, she still would have beaten him. Thus, for James to win, he needs Emma to get Final wrong. If Emma gets it wrong, based on how well she played, James is also probably getting it wrong. Thus, if he makes a small bet and she makes a big one, and they both miss, James holds on and wins the game. I also don't buy that he threw it because wagering $1399 makes it so that if he were to get it wrong he'd still have $22001, and be ahead of Jay (the third place player) by $1 if he were to get it right and double his $11000 to $22000.


James didn't throw the game, he just lost fair and square. There's no deep state conspiracy by the producers to get him off. I bet they must've hated him, right, bringing them ratings and basically being a national sensation calling much more attention to the show than usual?

[melintinex]

this man looked like he was over jeopardy....next venture

[volvo]

he revolutionized how the game is played. everyone in the future will start each round with the questions at the bottom of the board to quickly stack cash

[jaketacular]

Guys, it’s just like any other Jeopardy. If he would’ve bet it all, his total would’ve been 46, 800. Emma bet enough money to beat him if she got the correct response. He went another direction and took his chances.

He was only 1 game away from beating Jenning’s record, he wouldn’t have thrown that away.

[nsn]

James, you were an inspiration and a joy to watch! Thank you so much for coming on Jeopardy and allowing us to witness your brilliance!

[bengaljam]

What did him in was not only the winner but the guy who came in 3rd place. He went on a roll in double jeopardy where he answered like 7 questions in a row and took a lot of points away that James would normally have had.

[Bmacalonzo]

Thanks a lot James for all the excitement and fun - you’re amazing, I eagerly waited and watched every episode you were on Jeopardy... congratulations!!

[yousefnassr]

Still can't believe how so many people don't understand why his wager at the end made perfect sense mathematically

[talentlessdongley]

Is no one going to talk about that handshake into high five at 0:29 lol

[ebailey]

He threw that game. Even said his daughter was getting stressed about it never ending. He lost on purpose.

[logancressy]

They rigged it against him, they should be in legal trouble

[iancrossley]

James, thanks for making us all feel just a little
less smart than we thought we were.

[cathybiller]

I think he decided it was time to move on So he really didnt lose He let someone else win which makes him a bigger winner in my opinion

[MegaBpop]

James you are a true gentleman. Many blessings to you and your wife.

[jlcon]

She got the Daily Doubles, stayed ahead of James down the stretch and got the Final clue correct - the "perfect storm"... All good things must come to an end!
Ken Jennings is still the King. We'll see James in the Champion Tournaments for years to come. The burning question is whether Alex Trebek will be there?
Stay strong AT!

[josem]

Looks like he betting that the other contestant would bet big and answer wrong. Going with the odds, he's a gambler.

[griffgarrisn]

Is it just me or did he lose on purpose????

[noname]

Everyone saying it was on purpose / why was it low : The bet at the end makes perfect sense. So basically he knew if he bet everything and she did- if they both got it right- he was gonna lose anyway. But he knew if he was wrong, and she was wrong; she would lose cause of a large bet. His $1399 was to counteract if the guy in third place got it right in that scenario and would end up w 22, 000 (cause he would still have 22001). Really great strategy. Will miss James.