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‘Jeopardy!’: Close Game Determines Third JIT Finalist

Long Nguyen secured his spot in the Jeopardy! Invitational finals after a close match featuring strategic wagers and lead changes among three strong contestants.

  • On February 17, Long Nguyen advanced to the Jeopardy! Invitational finals after wagering $5,001 and finishing with $20,801, joining finalists Roger Craig and Andrew He.
  • Starting with $3,000 by the first 15 clues, Nguyen found Daily Doubles and built a $14,400 lead.
  • Mistakes such as forgetting to say 'What is' caused a contestant to wager $3, and at one point Nguyen and Drew Goins were tied at $12,200.
  • The finals start on February 18, with the first to win two games earning $150,000, and will continue until one finalist wins twice.
  • Fans praised the close game and moments like `Ode on a Grecian Burn` and `Who is Agee?`, after Long Nguyen advanced to the finals.
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‘Jeopardy!’: Close Game Determines Third JIT Finalist

Daily Doubles made the game closer.

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