April 21, 2026, 12:09 p.m. ET
“Jeopardy!” contestant Jamie Ding continued his run, capturing his 27th win and a spot on the sport present’s prime 5 all-time regular-season cash winners on Monday, April 20.
Ding gained $21,000 on Monday’s episode to deliver his 27-game complete winnings to $753,000, transferring him up on the winnings leaderboard forward of Cris Pannullo, an Ocean City, New Jersey native who earned $748,286 whereas successful 21 video games in 2022, in line with Jeopardy.com.
He stays in fifth place in most consecutive games won, nonetheless trailing James Holzhauer, who gained 32 video games in 2019. However, Ding’s newest win has raised him to tenth on the all-time cash checklist (together with tournaments), in line with Jeopardy.com.
Who is Jamie Ding?
Ding is the present “Jeopardy!” champion, a resident of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, with roots within the Detroit space.
With 27 wins, Ding is among the many top 10 players in “Jeopardy!” history and is at present ranked fifth for most consecutive wins. “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings holds the document, successful 74 consecutive video games in 2004.

When will Jamie Ding play ‘Jeopardy!’ subsequent?
Ding will compete next on “Jeopardy!” on Tuesday, April 21.
How to observe ‘Jeopardy!’
To tune in on Tuesday night, discover your local television station and air time on the “Jeopardy!” web site.
Additionally, “Jeopardy!” airs as a syndicated tv present and streams on Hulu and Peacock.
Leaderboard for most consecutive ‘Jeopardy!’ wins
- Ken Jennings, 74 video games, 2004
- Amy Schneider, 40 video games, 2022
- Matt Amodio, 38 video games, 2021
- James Holzhauer, 32 video games, 2019
- Jamie Ding, 27 video games, present
- Mattea Roach, 23 video games, 2022
- Cris Pannullo, 21 video games, 2022
- Julia Collins, 20 video games, 2014
- Jason Zuffranieri, 19 video games, 2019 (tie)
- David Madden, 19 video games, 2005 (tie)
Kate Perez covers nationwide traits and breaking information for USA TODAY. You can attain her at kperez@usatodayco.com or on X @katecperez_.
