James Holzhauer breaks record for 2nd-longest winning streak in "Jeopardy!" history
Holzhauer won his 21st game Thursday, placing him behind only Ken Jennings, who won 74 consecutive games in 2004
www.cbsnews.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting up to now.
- As of April 2026, Jamie Ding is the current hot name in ongoing “Jeopardy!” win streak coverage, with a notable 25-game streak reported in mid-April 2026 and climbing toward the all-time top ranks. This places him among the longer modern streaks, though well short of Ken Jennings’s all-time 74-game record from 2004.[3][7]
- In historical context, Ken Jennings holds the longest streak (74 consecutive wins), and James Holzhauer later held the second-longest at 32 wins during 2019, with both milestones frequently cited in news and recaps.[5][8][9]
- Recent coverage across outlets confirms ongoing discussion about long streaks, comparing current contestants to the record holders and noting how streaks accumulate earnings and media attention as they extend.[7][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest updates from reliable outlets and provide a concise, sourced update with a short timeline and a ranking table of the top longest streaks. I can also create a quick visualization showing the progression of winning-streak milestones over time if you want.