Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

Jeopardy!’ champ Holzhauer to receive key to Las Vegas Strip

James Holzhauer Jeopardy

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This file image made from video shows “Jeopardy!” contestant James Holzhauer on an episode that aired on April 17, 2019. On his 14th appearance Tuesday, April 23, 2019, Holzhauer eclipsed the $1 million mark in winnings.

"Jeopardy!" champ James Holzhauer is continuing his remarkable winning streak to chase the game show's all-time record, but first he's being awarded with the key to the Las Vegas Strip.

Holzhauer, a professional gambler from Las Vegas, has won 20 games and more than $1.5 million so far. Holzhauer's wins are second to the longest-ever winning streak from Ken Jennings in 2004, who won 74 straight games and $2.5 million.

To honor the gambler, the Clark County Commission will present Holzhauer on Thursday afternoon the key to the Strip.

Commission Chair Marilyn Kirkpatrick will also recognize him as a goodwill ambassador for Las Vegas.

He's pledged to donate some of his winnings to local charities, including the Las Vegas Natural History Museum