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Jeopardy! Contestant Hilariously Predicts Downfall of Other Contestants
Alison Betts advanced to the semifinals by wagering only $414 while her opponents bet all and missed, showcasing strategic gameplay in the Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament.
- On Feb. 13, Alison Betts advanced after two opponents wagered all $7,600 and missed Final Jeopardy, with Betts trailing at $3,200.
- By taking two $400 clues late in the game, Betts engineered a tie, expecting opponents would wager on themselves, shaping her conservative final strategy.
- On the show, Ken Jennings read the Final Jeopardy clue asking contestants to identify a 1960s novel character, with the correct answer being Boo Radley, and he quipped `I hope they both bet everything.` before play.
- She posted on Instagram `Josh and Isaac were AMAZING and bet perfectly, for what it's worth!` and fans called the finish an `incredible finish` after Betts briefly dropped her head on the podium.
- Looking to the semifinals, the outcome underscores high-stakes wagering norms as contestants often bet everything or nothing, with Betts advancing after opponents wagered all on February 13.
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