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Caleb Groen Holds Jeopardy! Title After Risky Bets and Small Final Wager

A lost full‑pot Daily Double, a later correct Double Jeopardy wager, and a $3,000 Final Jeopardy bet together preserved Groen’s lead and extended his run.

Overview

  • Groen won the most recent episode and will return as champion with a nine‑day total of $240,500.
  • Early in the game he found a Round 1 Daily Double, wagered his entire $4,400 pot and answered incorrectly, which wiped out that amount.
  • He recovered in Double Jeopardy by finding the second Daily Double, betting $3,000 on a pot of $18,000 and answering correctly to build his lead.
  • In Final Jeopardy Groen answered incorrectly but made a conservative $3,000 wager that left him with $20,000 and preserved the victory.
  • The episode underscored how Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy wagers swing outcomes and affect streaks, and Groen’s run has already secured him a Tournament of Champions spot while moving him up the season earnings leaderboard.