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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2019 · 48 MIN

10. James Holzhauer - Jeopardy Champion

from The Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players · host John McAllister

James Holzhauer is, by far, the most famous interviewee we have had on the show. Breaking several records in the game show Jeopardy!, Holzhauer and his massive win streak have astonished the world. During his winning streak Jeopardy! viewership grew from 10.4 million to 13.3 million a week. He is already in the Jeopardy! Hall of Fame. Holzhauer is more than a Jeopardy! champion; he is also a bridge player. James can execute a double squeeze yet prefers to play one way new minor forcing(?).   Highlights from Episode:   2:30- James' first exposure to bridge   3:20- James' relationship with books in general   5:15- James' engagement with bridge today   7:20- James' skill level in bridge   10:20- Las Vegas Bridge World   11:50- James' level of celebrity   14:30- James' tactics in sports betting   17:50- Applications of strategies in sports betting and poker to bridge   19:10- An interesting bridge deal encountered by James   20:10- James' mentors   23:20- James potentially quitting sports betting   24:00- James' aspiration to become a world class player   31:50- Project 150   33:20- James' experience with Jeopardy and his preparations   39:50- James' reputation now as a sports bettor   43:20- The impact his fame has had on his relationship with his friends

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