'Jeopardy' champ winnings near $900K

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Friday 9th July, 2004

'Jeopardy' champ winnings near $900K

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Big News Network.com Friday 9th July, 2004

Software engineer Ken Jennings chalked up his 27th Jeopardy win Thursday, adding $40,000 to his jackpot, now totaling $868,960.

Host Alex Trebek noted the 30-year-old Salt Lake City resident's interest in game shows began at the tender age of 3.

I don't remember this, but my grandparents said I'd call them up every morning and tell them how 'Wheel of Fortune' went, Jennings said.

Jennings topped Oliver Mellet of Marina Del Rey, Calif., and Leonard Koss of Santa Monica, Calif., who won $3,800 and $3,595, respectively.

Jennings went into the final round with $29,800 and wagered $10,200 on the answer: After a 58-year flirtation, this woman called it off temporarily in issue No. 720.

Jennings and Koss came up with the correct question: Who is Lois Lane?

The only Jeopardy record Jennings has yet to break is that for single day winnings, which stands at $52,000.

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