Amodio’s 17th straight win on Thursday brought his total to $547,600.
It’s been quite the week forJeopardyfans both on and off the screen.
Jennings congratulated Amodio on Twitter earlier this week, after the championbecame the fourth-highest earner inJeopardyhistory.

Matt Amodio’s 17th straight win on ‘Jeopardy’ made him the third-highest earner in the show’s history.Jeopardy Productions, Inc.
I just want to thank you for everything you’ve given to the world."
“Congrats on all your success!
Well-deserved,” Jennings added.
Amodio previously told EW that he based much of hisJeopardystrategy on Jennings' advice.
So I would just take any notes I could from him."
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