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Jamie Ding claimed his 23rd consecutive Jeopardy win on April 14, tying a remarkable record held by Mattea Roach. The New Jersey bureaucrat and law student surged into fifth place all-time with winnings now totaling $644,000. He’s one game away from chasing an elite legacy.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Current Win Streak: 23 consecutive games as of April 14, 2026
- Total Prize Money: $644,000 from his current run
- Ranking: Tied for 5th all-time with Mattea Roach’s 2022 mark
- Next Target: Cris Pannullo’s 21-game record, already surpassed
The New Jersey Champion Ties Historic Record
Jamie Ding, a Lawrenceville, New Jersey resident, won $16,400 on Tuesday’s episode. His dominance continues to reshape the Jeopardy leaderboard. The Princeton graduate and law student remains positioned for tournament qualification. Gov. Mikie Sherrill praised his accomplishment publicly, cementing his status as a state icon.
Ding faced Iain Carpenter, a healthcare IT specialist from Illinois, and Stephanie Rice-Hoffner, a former car wash manager from New York City. His commanding lead grew in the Double Jeopardy round, where strategy and knowledge converged into another decisive victory.
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Racing Toward All-Time Greatness
The 23-game streak places Ding just behind James Holzhauer’s 32 wins and Matt Amodio’s 38 victories. Host Ken Jennings set the untouchable standard with 74 consecutive wins in 2004. Ding’s trajectory suggests extended success ahead. Each new victory inches him closer to historic achievement and tournament prestige.
His sixth-place ranking in regular-season money reflects the extraordinary pace. Only Cris Pannullo (who won 21 consecutive games in 2022 while earning $748,286) stands ahead among recent champions. Ding’s $644,000 haul rivals established records in just half the traditional timeframe.
Tonight’s Final Jeopardy Stumped All Three
| Category | Question |
| Category | 20th Century Nonfiction |
| Clue | “Stop Fuming and Fretting” and “I Don’t Believe in Defeat” are Chapters 6 and 8 of this book |
| Correct Answer | What is The Power of Positive Thinking? |
| Results | All three contestants answered incorrectly |
The Final Jeopardy clue about Norman Vincent Peale’s classic work proved elusive. Rice-Hoffner entered with a negative score and did not wager. Both Carpenter and Ding wagered incorrectly, though Ding’s $18,400 cushion protected his decisive victory.
“Let’s hear it for the New Jersey player with the most wins in Jeopardy history. Keep on making New Jersey proud.”
— New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, Official State Response to Ding’s Achievement
A Remarkable Profile of Excellence
Jamie Ding, born in 1991, hails originally from Detroit, Michigan, graduating from Grosse Pointe North High School in 2009. He completed his education at Princeton University in 2013. Now he works as a bureaucrat for the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. His dual passions combine law studies with trivia excellence.
Beyond Jeopardy, Ding co-runs an Instagram account with his sister reviewing General Tso’s chicken at restaurants called @attorneygeneraltsos. His charisma has attracted attention from Sen. Andy Kim and Sen. Cory Booker, who both tweeted congratulations. His tournament qualification ensures continued prominence through championship rounds ahead.
Will Jamie Ding Become the Greatest Jeopardy Champion Ever?
The trajectory suggests extended dominance is possible. With 23 consecutive wins, $644,000 in earnings, and tournament qualification secured, Ding has established elite status. His highest single-game Coryat score of $42,400 (set March 17) surpassed even Ken Jennings’s record. Future episodes will reveal whether Jeopardy history bends toward another legendary champion rising to challenge the legends.
Fans and competitors alike wonder if Ding’s momentum carries him into double digits, or beyond. Wednesday, April 15 brings game 24. The stage is set for greatness.
Sources
- North Jersey Media Group – Comprehensive coverage of Jamie Ding’s 23rd consecutive win and all-time rankings
- Parade Magazine – Official Final Jeopardy answer and contestant details for April 14 episode
- Jeopardy.com Leaderboard of Legends – Verified consecutive win records and regular-season money rankings
