James Holzhauer
Keynote Speaker: Professional Sports Gambler; Legendary Jeopardy! Contestant; Holder of Multiple Earnings Records
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James Holzhauer Biography
James Holzhauer is an American professional sports gambler and game show competitor known for his achievements in television trivia. After earning a degree in mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Holzhauer transitioned from online poker to a career in sports betting, using analytical skills to become a full-time professional gambler based in Las Vegas. He developed specialized computer models to predict outcomes in baseball, NFL, and college basketball games, establishing a reputation in the Las Vegas sports betting community before gaining national attention.
Holzhauer gained widespread recognition through his performance on "Jeopardy!," where he achieved a 32-game winning streak, set multiple single-game winnings records, and won the Tournament of Champions. He became the first and only player to win $100,000 or more in a single episode, accomplishing this six times. Holzhauer's total winnings on "Jeopardy!" exceeded $2.4 million, with an average of $75,362 per episode. Fellow champion Ken Jennings compared Holzhauer's accomplishments to a basketball player scoring 70 points per game for an entire season. During Holzhauer's run, Nielsen ratings for "Jeopardy!" increased significantly, both nationally and in select local markets.
Holzhauer's approach to "Jeopardy!" was informed by his background in gambling. He selected the highest-value clues first to maximize his available wagers on Daily Doubles and credited reading fact books for children, which use infographics, for helping him absorb large amounts of information efficiently. Holzhauer answered 72 out of 76 Daily Doubles correctly, achieving a 94.7% accuracy rate. His high-stakes betting style, known as the Holzhauer Method, has influenced strategies on "Jeopardy!" and other quiz shows.
In addition to his regular-season success, Holzhauer continued to compete in televised trivia at a high level. He became the first "Jeopardy! Masters" champion, winning the competition against Mattea Roach and Matt Amodio in the final. Holzhauer's combined earnings from the Tournament of Champions, the "Greatest of All Time" Tournament, and the Masters tournament brought his total "Jeopardy!" winnings to more than $3.4 million, making him the fourth-highest-earning American game show contestant.
Holzhauer expanded his television presence by joining the ABC reboot of "The Chase" alongside Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter, alternating as "The Chaser"—the trivia expert tasked with preventing contestants from winning prize money. On the show, he is known as The High Roller. Holzhauer has also appeared on talk shows, podcasts, and various game show events, including appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and ESPN. Off-screen, Holzhauer has contributed to philanthropy, receiving the Alex Trebek Person of the Year award with his wife for their charitable work with Project 150, an organization supporting high school students in need.
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How much does it cost to book James Holzhauer for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for James Holzhauer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire James Holzhauer, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does James Holzhauer speak about?
James Holzhauer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Reality TV and Mathematics. -
Where does James Holzhauer travel from?
James Holzhauer generally travels from Las Vegas, NV, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for James Holzhauer?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James Holzhauer for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book James Holzhauer for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James Holzhauer or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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