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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Sets New Record With Stunning Win

After the episode aired on November 17, Harrison Whitaker won his fifth game and secured a spot in the 2027 Tournament of Champions with a five-day total of $160,999.
With aggressive wagering in Final Jeopardy, Whitaker answered many clues correctly, banking $28,800 in one DD and wagering $9,199 to finish at $44,399.
Facing Whitaker, Lawrence Suba and Rachel Bernstein, all three answered Final Jeopardy correctly, with Bernstein wagering $11,799 and Suba wagering $500.
Midgame, Whitaker had $7,400 b while opponents trailed in negatives and $1,000s, and Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings said `This is our biggest payout of Season 42.'
Because the qualification period ended on November 14, Whitaker's fifth win with a five-day total of $160,999 secures his spot in the 2027 Tournament of Champions, Ken Jennings said.

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