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Jamie Ding Jeopardy

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Key facts

Name Jamie Ding[1]
Occupation Government employee and law student[1]
Employer New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency[1]
Residence Lawrenceville, New Jersey[2]
Jeopardy! wins 31 consecutive games[1]

Jamie Ding is a New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency employee and law student who won 31 consecutive games on *Jeopardy!* before losing in April 2026 with $882,605 in winnings.

Context

Jamie Ding is a New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency employee and law student who became known for a 31-game winning streak on *Jeopardy!*; he lost in April 2026 with $882,605 in winnings [1]. Sources also describe him as a resident of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, originally from the Detroit area [2].

Documented claims

  • Jamie Ding won 31 consecutive games on Jeopardy! [1]
  • He lost to Greg Shahade in an episode aired April 27, 2026. [2]
  • His earnings at the time of loss were $882,605. [1]
  • His streak is the fifth-longest in Jeopardy! history. [1]

Questions and answers

What happened with Jamie Ding on Jeopardy?

Jamie Ding won 31 consecutive games on Jeopardy! before losing in April 2026, finishing with $882,605 in winnings [1].

How much did Jamie Ding earn on Jeopardy?

He earned $882,605 during his 31-game streak [1].

Sources

  1. Jamie Ding's 'Jeopardy!' Streak Comes to an End — nytimes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Who is Jamie Ding? What to know about the 29-time 'Jeopardy!' winner — usatoday.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People