It amassed him a winnings total of $2,464,216 much quicker than Ken Jennings, and often made it mathematically impossible for contestants to beat him in the endgame.
Holzhauer has made a name for himself through his play style, which resulted in huge one-day totals he’s gained through capitalizing on Double Jeopardy.
Given James Holzhauer’s average take in winnings, that’s a record he had a good chance at toppling the following day even with his questionable bet towards the end.