The 2024 Jeopardy! Masters tournament has featured intense competition among six of the game’s top contenders. The tournament, hosted by Ken Jennings, began airing its second season on May 1, 2024, with episodes airing on ABC. The contestants include James Holzhauer, Mattea Roach, Matt Amodio, Amy Schneider, Yogesh Raut, and Victoria Groce.
The tournament follows a “Champions League-style” format, with the contestants competing in a round-robin structure over several quarterfinal and semifinal matches. The winner of each game receives three match points, the runner-up receives one, and the third-place contestant receives none. The match points are reset at the start of the semifinals, and the top three players will advance to the finals.
Here’s a recap of the key moments from the tournament so far:
May 1, Game 1: Victoria Groce dominated the opening game, securing a win before the Final Jeopardy round. Groce finished with 31,600 points, followed by Mattea Roach in second with 7,400, and Matt Amodio in third with 800 points.
May 1, Game 2: Yogesh Raut won the second game, finishing with 26,395 points. James Holzhauer placed second with 10,200 points, and Amy Schneider came in third with 7,000 points.
May 6, Game 3: James Holzhauer dominated the game, finishing with a massive lead of 45,200 points. Matt Amodio was in second with 19,200 points, and Mattea Roach had 5,600 points.
May 6, Game 4: Victoria Groce won her second game of the tournament, finishing with 41,000 points. Yogesh Raut was in second with 11,800 points, and Amy Schneider in third with 10,200 points.
May 8, Game 5: Yogesh Raut continued his winning streak, finishing with 36,400 points. Amy Schneider was in second with 12,200 points, and Matt Amodio in third with 4,400 points.
May 8, Game 6: Victoria Groce won her third game, maintaining her lead despite a tricky Final Jeopardy clue that stumped all three contestants. Groce finished with 21,200 points, Yogesh Raut was in second with 16,000 points, and James Holzhauer in third with 14,800 points.
May 10, Game 7: Amy Schneider secured her first victory of the tournament, thanks to a large Daily Double wager in the second round. Mattea Roach and Matt Amodio also performed well, making it one of the more evenly matched games. Schneider finished with 24,000 points, Roach had 18,400 points, and Amodio finished with 12,000 points.
May 10, Game 8: Yogesh Raut won his third game, thanks to a massive wager in the Final Jeopardy round. Victoria Groce placed second, and James Holzhauer was in third, missing the Final Jeopardy clue.
May 15, Game 11: James Holzhauer won the game, answering and wagering correctly in the Final Jeopardy round. Matt Amodio also answered correctly, finishing in second with 15,200 points. Yogesh Raut was in third with 11,000 points.
May 15, Game 12: Amy Schneider and Mattea Roach secured their spots in the semifinals, with Schneider finishing in first and Roach in second. Victoria Groce ran away with the game in the Double Jeopardy round.
Jeopardy! Masters Season 2 airs on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. on ABC.
