Poll on how many days James on "Jeopardy" will win?

[Taltarzac725]

He has won 17 times on Jeopardy. How many days do you think he can win?

I have been very optimistic about how long he can last on Jeopardy with respect to how long the poll will be open.

I think he will go 48 days.

[Nucky]

He unstoppable unless this happens to him. The Honeymooners - Suwanee River - YouTube (https://youtu.be/bzxWIL6HElI) Should have Phoned A Friend!

[Taltarzac725]

He unstoppable unless this happens to him. The Honeymooners - Suwanee River - YouTube (https://youtu.be/bzxWIL6HElI) Should have Phoned A Friend!

How many days do you think he will last, Nucky?

[Taltarzac725]

He unstoppable unless this happens to him. The Honeymooners - Suwanee River - YouTube (https://youtu.be/bzxWIL6HElI) Should have Phoned A Friend!

Or he pulls a Cliff Clavin.

Cliff Clavin on Jeopardy - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=botdmsQilnU)

[tophcfa]

Is jeopardy really still on TV? I guess I don't watch TV much anymore.

[kcrazorbackfan]

He'll get bored with it after about 30 days. By that time he'll be so far ahead of that Jennings guy, boredom will set in.

[Nucky]

How many days do you think he will last, Nucky?

No more than 30 I think. They will set him up to fail. You'll see. He's gonna bet everything on Transportation as the Category and the question is going to be about a Round A Bout, Nobody ever gets those questions correct! He'll have $20 going into Final Jeopardy. Maybe they will forget to recharge him overnight. (Robot)

[Taltarzac725]

No more than 30 I think. They will set him up to fail. You'll see. He's gonna bet everything on Transportation as the Category and the question is going to be about a Round A Bout, Nobody ever gets those questions correct! He'll have $20 going into Final Jeopardy. Maybe they will forget to recharge him overnight. (Robot)

He will get a question on concrete, maybe?

[REDCART]

I think the answer is obvious. James intends to beat Ken Jennings’ record of 74 consecutive wins. Although Ken is amazing whenever he reappears on Jeopardy, James is a lot quicker with his answers. With the spike in viewers, I doubt that Jeopardy would be eager to see James’ winning streak end. They’ll surely be bringing him back in tournaments.

The next question should be will his notoriety affect his avocation as a sports gambler? If sports gambling is legal in Vegas, maybe there’ll be no effect. Any thoughts?

[redwitch]

Shouldn’t affect his sports gambling other than his notoriety when he enters the betting room.

Right now, he’s pretty unstoppable. Jennings wants James to break his record and James certainly has the ability. Can’t wait for the next Tournament of Champions. Brad, Ken, James all pitted against each other. And then there’s the “second” tier with Buzzy, et al. Should be a lot of fun to see.

[collie1228]

I agree with the boredom comments, but keep in mind this is a professional gambler - he knows he has a really huge edge here, much better than any legal gambler ever gets in Vegas, so he'll suck it up and keep on truckin. I'm betting he goes way past Ken Jennings in dollars and wins.

[Taltarzac725]

Jeopardy! Presents: The Legendary Ken Jennings | J!Buzz | Jeopardy.com (https://www.jeopardy.com/jbuzz/contestants/jeopardy-presents-legendary-ken-jennings)

These are Ken Jennings stats if anyone is interested.

Ken Jennings - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Jennings)

[Taltarzac725]

Jeopardy! Presents: The Legendary Ken Jennings | J!Buzz | Jeopardy.com (https://www.jeopardy.com/jbuzz/contestants/jeopardy-presents-legendary-ken-jennings)

These are Ken Jennings stats if anyone is interested.

Ken Jennings - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Jennings)

James had a close call on Monday night but seemed to do quite well last night. :ho:

I like all his birthday acknowledgements.

[maureenod]

Yes, very close call Monday. The show was filmed last February. The challenger is from the Boston area, he, his family and friends were on the 11 o'clock news watching the prerecorded show. His last name is Levin and is a professor at Brandeis university.

[Taltarzac725]

Yes, very close call Monday. The show was filmed last February. The challenger is from the Boston area, he, his family and friends were on the 11 o'clock news watching the prerecorded show. His last name is Levin and is a professor at Brandeis university.

That is good to know.

[Taltarzac725]

List of Jeopardy! contestants - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jeopardy!_contestants)

Did not know that John McCain was a contestant on Jeopardy.

James Holzhauer - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Holzhauer)

[Taltarzac725]

Jeopardy has a two week Teacher's Tournament (love teachers) so James will be back after that with 22 wins now. :bigbow:

As of May 3, 2019, he has appeared on 22 episodes and has won a total of $1,691,008. from Wikipedia article on James linked here. James Holzhauer - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Holzhauer)

[ColdNoMore]

James has definitely changed the strategy of the game forever.

I voted for 41-45 wins, based on the thought that James will come up against someone that can stay close to him and will then go all in on the final question...whereas James doesn't quite bet enough.

In other words, I'm thinking that James will eventually be beaten by someone...he actually helped create. :cool:

Regardless of his final total wins or money, I'm guessing that he may find it harder for the legal books...to take his wagers in the future.

If James is betting large against the prevailing odds favorite, those who set those odds will start to question themselves...and may refuse to take his bet.

My buddy and I played golf in Vegas about 25 years ago, with a father & son team who set betting odds for the MGM. Listening to the depth of the minutiae they put into their calculations...was fascinating. They said that not only is it a lot of hard work and stress, but job security is only as good...as your recent previous success for the casino's book.

It wouldn't surprise me to read some day in the future, that James is forced to using a 'front person'...to place his bets.

Whatever happens, James and his wry humor, easy and cool demeanor...has been great to watch! :thumbup:

[graciegirl]

I never thought I would say this about a professional gambler. He is REALLY smart and charming and likeable and seems blessed with a "photographic memory" that is as good as smart and a very good math sense, which is often as good as general smart.

There is all kinds of "smart". I.Q. tests are out of style now, although I think they are a helpful tool for educators and psychologists.

Many gamblers have OCD and it is a terrible disorder.

Sorry. Life musings.

[Taltarzac725]

How far in advance are Jeopardy! Shows taped, and how many are taped in one session? - Quora (https://www.quora.com/How-far-in-advance-are-Jeopardy-Shows-taped-and-how-many-are-taped-in-one-session)

Seems the episodes they are showing on Jeopardy are two- to- four months older than what you see on TV.

[Taltarzac725]

James has definitely changed the strategy of the game forever.

I voted for 41-45 wins, based on the thought that James will come up against someone that can stay close to him and will then go all in on the final question...whereas James doesn't quite bet enough.

In other words, I'm thinking that James will eventually be beaten by someone...he actually helped create. :cool:

Regardless of his final total wins or money, I'm guessing that he may find it harder for the legal books...to take his wagers in the future.

If James is betting large against the prevailing odds favorite, those who set those odds will start to question themselves...and may refuse to take his bet.

My buddy and I played golf in Vegas about 25 years ago, with a father & son team who set betting odds for the MGM. Listening to the depth of the minutiae they put into their calculations...was fascinating. They said that not only is it a lot of hard work and stress, but job security is only as good...as your recent previous success for the casino's book.

It wouldn't surprise me to read some day in the future, that James is forced to using a 'front person'...to place his bets.

Whatever happens, James and his wry humor, easy and cool demeanor...has been great to watch! :thumbup:

Looks like he has a Japanese mother which is kind of interesting. James Holzhauer’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com (https://heavy.com/news/2019/04/james-holzhauer-family/)

Someone might beat him using his own techniques. That seems to have happened before?

[retiredguy123]

I think he will lose on the next one or two shows after the teacher's tournament. Otherwise, they would have postponed the tournament.

[Midnight Cowgirl]

I think he will lose on the next one or two shows after the teacher's tournament. Otherwise, they would have postponed the tournament.


I don't think they would have postponed the teachers' tournament.
It was probably scheduled months in advance, well before James came on the scene.
The teachers may have been lined up before the tournament was even scheduled.

[Midnight Cowgirl]

Looks like he has a Japanese mother which is kind of interesting. /heavy.com/news/2019/04/james-holzhauer-family/]James Holzhauer’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com[/B] (https:/[B)

Someone might beat him using his own techniques. That seems to have happened before?


Thanks for posting that. Very interesting! :coolsmiley:

[Midnight Cowgirl]

James has definitely changed the strategy of the game forever.

I voted for 41-45 wins, based on the thought that James will come up against someone that can stay close to him and will then go all in on the final question...whereas James doesn't quite bet enough.

In other words, I'm thinking that James will eventually be beaten by someone...he actually helped create. :cool:

Regardless of his final total wins or money, I'm guessing that he may find it harder for the legal books...to take his wagers in the future.

If James is betting large against the prevailing odds favorite, those who set those odds will start to question themselves...and may refuse to take his bet.

My buddy and I played golf in Vegas about 25 years ago, with a father & son team who set betting odds for the MGM. Listening to the depth of the minutiae they put into their calculations...was fascinating. They said that not only is it a lot of hard work and stress, but job security is only as good...as your recent previous success for the casino's book.

It wouldn't surprise me to read some day in the future, that James is forced to using a 'front person'...to place his bets.

Whatever happens, James and his wry humor, easy and cool demeanor...has been great to watch! :thumbup:

I agree with you that James may have a problem "making book" in the future.

However, I also agree that it would be so easy for him to use a shill for that purpose.

[retiredguy123]

I don't think they would have postponed the teachers' tournament.
It was probably scheduled months in advance, well before James came on the scene.
The teachers may have been lined up before the tournament was even scheduled.
When Alex Trebek was interviewed on live TV recently, he said that the season is over and that he is off until September. So, I assume the teacher's tournament is already recorded and can be aired at any time.

[ColdNoMore]

When Alex Trebek was interviewed on live TV recently, he said that the season is over and that he is off until September. So, I assume the teacher's tournament is already recorded and can be aired at any time.

That's an interesting point.

Jeopardy obviously could not know in advance, that they would have a 'James' making a run at history...and readjusting prerecorded shows shouldn't be that big of a deal.

So the fact that all the shows are prerecorded, they might have had the chance to rearrange the teacher's tournament...to show Jame's continued run until he loses.

However, the teacher's tournament, (which is played every year) and is slated for an entire two weeks...could really be screwed up if rescheduled.

Particularly, if James were to lose on say a Monday, which would then cause some scrambling by the show to get other contestants lined up earlier...than they were originally scheduled to be on the show.

I can see where the logistics of filling out a week, after James loses and before the teacher's tourney started...could cause some real problems.

So I guess I'm thinking, that staying with the original schedule... doesn't necessarily mean James is going to lose soon.

Then again, that may be exactly what happens. :shrug:

One thing is for sure, all of the publicity and the anticipation of James coming back...sure isn't going to hurt the show's popularity. :ho:




As precedent I give you....


Who shot J.R.? :D




The we'll be told, that James' run...was just a dream. :1rotfl:

[Taltarzac725]

That's an interesting point.

Jeopardy obviously could not know in advance, that they would have a 'James' making a run at history...and readjusting prerecorded shows shouldn't be that big of a deal.

So the fact that all the shows are prerecorded, they might have had the chance to rearrange the teacher's tournament...to show Jame's continued run until he loses.

However, the teacher's tournament, (which is played every year) and is slated for an entire two weeks...could really be screwed up if rescheduled.

Particularly, if James were to lose on say a Monday, which would then cause some scrambling by the show to get other contestants lined up earlier...than they were originally scheduled to be on the show.

I can see where the logistics of filling out a week, after James loses and before the teacher's tourney started...could cause some real problems.

So I guess I'm thinking, that staying with the original schedule... doesn't necessarily mean James is going to lose soon.

Then again, that may be exactly what happens. :shrug:

One thing is for sure, all of the publicity and the anticipation of James coming back...sure isn't going to hurt the show's popularity. :ho:




As precedent I give you....


Who shot J.R.? :D




The we'll be told, that James' run...was just a dream. :1rotfl:

These are recorded in blocks I believe and not on separate days or not at least on each subsequent days of the week.

[DeanFL]

After (re) starting watching Jeopardy a couple weeks ago - was interested in the behind-the-scenes of the show. Googled and got this interesting video and article re Trebek & Co. Shows are taped 2+ months in advance. Bottom line - by now, in real-time - James is either out or a LOT more $$$ in his account. Only the show-folks, James, and others know. They are held to secrecy. That said, surprised that leaks don't happen...esp from an 'audience' member if James lost...

Alex Trebek behind the scenes of "Jeopardy!" - Business Insider (https://www.businessinsider.com/alex-trebek-behind-the-scenes-jeopardy-2019-4)

[Taltarzac725]

James returns to Jeopardy on Monday May 20, 2019.

James Holzhauer Tracker | Jeopardy.com (https://www.jeopardy.com/contestant-zone/james-holzhauer-tracker)

[Taltarzac725]

James returns to Jeopardy on Monday May 20, 2019.

James Holzhauer Tracker | Jeopardy.com (https://www.jeopardy.com/contestant-zone/james-holzhauer-tracker)

He now has 27 wins. And he broke $2,000,000 in winnings on Jeopardy.

James Holzhauer - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Holzhauer)

:bigbow::popcorn:

[kcrazorbackfan]

Reached $2,000,000 today? Wow!

[Taltarzac725]

Reached $2,000,000 today? Wow!

He could reach Ken Jenning's regular game winnings in a week or so. Ken Jennings - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Jennings)

His total earnings on Jeopardy! are $3,196,300, consisting of $2,520,700 over his 74 wins, a $2,000 second-place prize in his 75th appearance, a $500,000 second-place prize in the Jeopardy! Ultimate Tournament of Champions, a $100,000 win for second-place prize in the Jeopardy! Battle of the Decades, as well as half of a $300,000 prize in the IBM Challenge, when he competed against Watson.

[DeanFL]

We're "fair weather fans" - started watching J again over a month ago after hearing about James.

1. Won't guess re the poll, but my belief is that the ONLY way he will lose and stop his streak is - running into a smart competitor AND James gets some categories outside of his brain AND loses huge wagers on Daily Doubles or Final. All 3 must happen in one game.

2. Hard to believe that 'leakage' of results don't occur - given that shows running now were taped almost 2 months ago. One would think an audience member at the James LOSING show (if he did...) would blab.

3. Interesting>>>

Ken Jennings mentioned that he calculated the most you can win on Jeopardy. It's an interesting exercise.

If you assume that one player answers every question correctly, that the Daily Double clues are always hidden on the LOWEST value squares ($200 on Jeopardy, $400 on Double Jeopardy), that the Daily Double clues are the LAST ones chosen each round, AND that the player bets everything on every Daily Double and Final Jeopardy, you end up with: $35,600 after the Jeopardy Round, at total of $70,800 before the first Daily Double of the Double Jeopardy round, $141,600 after the first Daily Double, $283,200 after the second Daily Double, and $566,400 after Final Jeopardy.

Considering the improbability of all of those conditions, it's remarkable that James got almost a quarter of the way to the theoretical maximum one-game payout - TWICE.

[Taltarzac725]

We're "fair weather fans" - started watching J again over a month ago after hearing about James.

1. Won't guess re the poll, but my belief is that the ONLY way he will lose and stop his streak is - running into a smart competitor AND James gets some categories outside of his brain AND loses huge wagers on Daily Doubles or Final. All 3 must happen in one game.

2. Hard to believe that 'leakage' of results don't occur - given that shows running now were taped almost 2 months ago. One would think an audience member at the James LOSING show (if he did...) would blab.

3. Interesting>>>

Ken Jennings mentioned that he calculated the most you can win on Jeopardy. It's an interesting exercise.

If you assume that one player answers every question correctly, that the Daily Double clues are always hidden on the LOWEST value squares ($200 on Jeopardy, $400 on Double Jeopardy), that the Daily Double clues are the LAST ones chosen each round, AND that the player bets everything on every Daily Double and Final Jeopardy, you end up with: $35,600 after the Jeopardy Round, at total of $70,800 before the first Daily Double of the Double Jeopardy round, $141,600 after the first Daily Double, $283,200 after the second Daily Double, and $566,400 after Final Jeopardy.

Considering the improbability of all of those conditions, it's remarkable that James got almost a quarter of the way to the theoretical maximum one-game payout - TWICE.

I find the secrecy with respect to what happened in the pre-taped games also amazing. They must have some people who love the show Jeopardy and as audience members keep their mouths shut about the results.

[bilcon]

Starting to wonder how he can answer so fast and have so much knowledge on sooo many topics. Remember the $64K Question show? Hummmmmm!

[ColdNoMore]

We're "fair weather fans" - started watching J again over a month ago after hearing about James.

1. Won't guess re the poll, but my belief is that the ONLY way he will lose and stop his streak is - running into a smart competitor AND James gets some categories outside of his brain AND loses huge wagers on Daily Doubles or Final. All 3 must happen in one game.

2. Hard to believe that 'leakage' of results don't occur - given that shows running now were taped almost 2 months ago. One would think an audience member at the James LOSING show (if he did...) would blab.

3. Interesting>>>

Ken Jennings mentioned that he calculated the most you can win on Jeopardy. It's an interesting exercise.

If you assume that one player answers every question correctly, that the Daily Double clues are always hidden on the LOWEST value squares ($200 on Jeopardy, $400 on Double Jeopardy), that the Daily Double clues are the LAST ones chosen each round, AND that the player bets everything on every Daily Double and Final Jeopardy, you end up with: $35,600 after the Jeopardy Round, at total of $70,800 before the first Daily Double of the Double Jeopardy round, $141,600 after the first Daily Double, $283,200 after the second Daily Double, and $566,400 after Final Jeopardy.

Considering the improbability of all of those conditions, it's remarkable that James got almost a quarter of the way to the theoretical maximum one-game payout - TWICE.



Even Ken Jennings is amazed and rooting for him. :thumbup:

[dewilson58]

It's okay to pile on and attack me.................


I'm not a watcher, just seen the stats on the news programs.............


Think the show can be rigged???........select topics for certain people???


Just wondering.............




:popcorn:

[Taltarzac725]

It's okay to pile on and attack me.................


I'm not a watcher, just seen the stats on the news programs.............


Think the show can be rigged???........select topics for certain people???


Just wondering.............




:popcorn:

Anything can be rigged but keeping it off the radar would be hard. And these episodes were filmed months ago I believe. They tape a week's worth at one sitting or something like that.

[anothersteve]

It has to end sometime, one way or another. They won't let him win for the duration of the show.
Steve

[Taltarzac725]

He ends up with 32 wins.:popcorn::bigbow:

James Holzhauer - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Holzhauer)

James Holzhauer Tracker | Jeopardy.com (https://www.jeopardy.com/contestant-zone/james-holzhauer-tracker)

4 people had the right answer at 7:00 PM tonight.

This may grow though as the poll is open for quite a lot more time.

[Nucky]

He will get a question on concrete, maybe?

He'll call it Cement by mistake. He took it well. So Far! :boom:

[Fredman]

I think he was getting bored or tired of winning

[VILLAGERBB]

:bigbow: Anyone else think he purposely lost? His explanation for losing was rather weak. I am suspicious but I agree with kcrazor... for some reason he grew tired of the game - or just didn't want to be in the spotlight any longer.

He'll get bored with it after about 30 days. By that time he'll be so far ahead of that Jennings guy, boredom will set in.

[jblum315]

James lost yesterday

[ColdNoMore]

Well, here's James' comment for those who think...he may have lost on purpose.

The most frequent explanation? The pro gambler had said his young daughter was anxiously awaiting his return, so he wanted to get home earlier.


James Holzhauer reacts to fans''' '''Jeopardy''' conspiracy theories about him losing on purpose (https://www.yahoo.com/news/james-holzhauer-reacts-fans-jeopardy-204237015.html)

"Sure, I could stick around and play a game that pays me $150,000 per hour, but I'd really rather get toys thrown at my crotch for free"...he cracked in response.


:1rotfl:

[Taltarzac725]

Well, here's James' comment for those who think...he may have lost on purpose.

The most frequent explanation? The pro gambler had said his young daughter was anxiously awaiting his return, so he wanted to get home earlier.


James Holzhauer reacts to fans''' '''Jeopardy''' conspiracy theories about him losing on purpose (https://www.yahoo.com/news/james-holzhauer-reacts-fans-jeopardy-204237015.html)


:1rotfl:

Emma just had a better game that hour.

[Kahuna32162]

Time to close this thread and start talking about Emma