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Jamie Ding just reached game number 16, finally breaking into the all-time elite. The Jeopardy! champion from New Jersey now ties for 10th place historically, with $462,401 in total winnings. The streak shows no signs of stopping.
🔥 Quick Facts
- 16 consecutive wins: Ding earned $34,401 on April 3, 2026, securing his 16th straight victory
- $462,401 total: Now ranked 8th all-time in regular-season winnings on Jeopardy!
- 10th all-time tie: His 16-game streak matches several historic champions on the all-time wins list
- Record-breaker: Previously set the Coryat score record of $42,400 on March 17, 2026
How a Government Worker Became Jeopardy Royalty
Jamie Ding works for the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency by day. By night, he’s become the most dominant Jeopardy! player of the 2026 season. The Lawrenceville resident and law student started his run on March 13, 2026, defeating previous champion Luke Henson. In just 22 days, he’s accumulated nearly half a million dollars.
The bureaucrat and trivia master finished today’s game with a 45.61% first-in rate, answering 32 questions correctly against just 1 incorrect. His dominance at the buzzer has become legendary among Jeopardy! fans. Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Sen. Cory Booker have both publicly congratulated Ding on his historic run.
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Record-Breaking Performance Sets the Bar High
On March 17, 2026, Ding accomplished what few have done. He set the Coryat score record at $42,400, surpassing the previous benchmark of $39,200 held by now-host Ken Jennings since June 2004. A Coryat score measures correct answers excluding Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy.
Today’s game wasn’t a runaway victory like many previous ones. Ding started Final Jeopardy with $29,400 after opponent Emmett Laurie found the final Daily Double. The category was “90s Television,” and the question challenged players about a series renamed for mountains. Both Ding and opponent Robyn Horn answered correctly: “What is Twin Peaks?” Laurie’s risky all-in bet of $17,200 failed, dropping him to zero.
| Achievement | Details |
| Consecutive Wins | 16 games (April 3, 2026) |
| Total Winnings | $462,401 |
| All-Time Ranking | Tied 10th (wins), 8th (regular-season money) |
| Coryat Record | $42,400 (March 17, 2026) |
“Jamie Ding, making New Jersey proud! This Lawrenceville resident spends his days helping fund affordable housing across the Garden State, then goes on national TV and dominates. The man answers trivia on Jeopardy and houses people for a living.”
— Senator Cory Booker, on Jamie Ding’s historic run
How Far Behind Is Ding From the All-Time Record?
Ken Jennings still holds the ultimate Jeopardy! record with 74 consecutive wins set in 2004. Ding would need 58 more consecutive victories to match that benchmark. Amy Schneider holds second place with 40 wins, while Matt Amodio has 38. At his current pace, Ding could realistically crack the top 5 if his streak extends through mid-April.
The Lawrenceville resident has already earned a spot in the season-ending Tournament of Champions. Major television outlets and New Jersey politicians are watching closely. Sports analysts and Jeopardy! historians suggest momentum remains entirely on his side. His next opportunity comes on Monday, April 6, 2026, when he’ll attempt win number 17.
Can Ding Keep the Momentum Rolling Into April?
Previous dominating streaks have eventually ended. Amy Schneider lost after 40 wins in 2022. Matt Amodio‘s 38-game run ended unexpectedly. The question now becomes whether Ding has the mental stamina and knowledge base to extend his historic run. His background includes a Princeton University education and a law degree in progress, suggesting exceptional intellectual preparation.
What makes Ding’s performance even more remarkable is his normal job responsibilities. Unlike past champions who took breaks from employment, he continues managing housing finance work while competing nationally. This balance of professional and athletic excellence mirrors the work ethic that’s defined his entire journey on the show. Will he reach 20 wins? Only time will tell.
