James Holzhauer

James Holzhauer is a sports gambler and Bridge player from America who recently rose to fame after appearing in the Jeopardy game show.

In the present era, it is quite impossible to predict what an individual can become in the coming days and the same happened with the Bridge player, James Holzhauer. Being a High school pass-out, he participated in the Jeopardy game show in April 2019 and earns about $ 600,000 dollars in just 10 days.

Yes, you heard it right!

The 34-year-old sports gambler has recently created a huge buzz on social media after winning a massive $ 600,000 USD in the game show, thus breaking the records of many gamblers like Matt Jackson, Philip Tiu and Austin Rogers.

In the previous week, he sets a record of $ 110,914 dollars and by April 17, his income was around $ 131, 127 dollars. On every buzzer pressed by him, he has the correct answer and moreover he has made second highest earnings in Jeopardy.

The highest earnings were made by Ken Jennings, who took $ 225,000 by winning 74 games, but his record is now shattered by James. When we look at the gamblers background we see that this is not the first time he has ever participated in a Competition.

During his school days, he helped Naperville North High school to secure first place at Illinois State Finals Academic Challenge in 2001. He also got first place at the Junior Engineering Technological Society Competition.

Furthermore, James appeared in ‘The Chase’ game show in 2014 and also participated in ‘500 questions’ show, where he went up to the third episode in the game show. He also participated at ACBL NABC online individual Competition.

James Holzhauer Wife

James is married to a beautiful wife, Melissa Sassin Holzhauer who has a degree in Classical languages at the University of Washington. The couples are blessed with a gorgeous daughter known by the nickname ‘Booger’.

James Holzhauer Parents

James ‘The sports Gambler’ Holzhauer was born in 1985 in Naperville, Illinois, United States of America. He is the son of Juergen Holzhauer (Father) and Nachiko Ide Holzhauer (Mother). He also has an older brother named Ian Holzhauer, an Attorney and Air force veteran. Furthermore, Mr. Holzhauer completed his high school from Naperville North High school.

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James Holzhauer Net Worth

The estimated net worth of the ‘Jeopardy’ star is around $ 1 million USD.

James Holzhauer Wiki

Full Name: James Holzhauer
Nick Name: James
DOB: 1985
Born: Illinois, United States of America
Nationality: American
Religion: Christianity
Famous for: Sports gambler
Age: 34 Years Old

Education Details

College: NA
School: Naperville North High School
Qualification:  High School pass-out

Physical Statics

Height: 5 feet 10 Inch Tall
Weight: 72 KG
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair color: Brown
Marital Status: Married

Favorites and hobbies

Hobbies: Travelling, gambling
Favorite Actor: Chris Evans
Favorite Actress: Jennifer Lawrence
Favorite Destination: London
Favorite Food: Mexican

Favorite Food

Father: Juergen Holzhauer
Mother: Nachiko Ide Holzhauer
Brother: Ian Holzhauer
Sister: NA
Relatives: NA

Relationships, Affairs, Dating

Girlfriend: NA
Dating history: NA
Wife: Melissa Sassin Holzhauer
Children: Booger (nickname)
Ex-Spouse: No

Net Worth

Net worth: $ 1 million USD.

Social Media Accounts

Twitter Account: Yes
Facebook Account: Yes
Instagram Account: Yes