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He earned an impressive 45,000 in the first game, before adding 18,400 in game two.<\/p>\n<p>James Holzhauer took second for the match with 63,200 (33,200 + 30,000), and Brad Rutter grabbed third place with 10,400 (10,400 + 0). Their scores have no consequence, however, as it is only Jennings who receives credit toward the overall championship.<\/p>\n<p>The first contestant to win three matches will be crowned &#8220;The Greatest Of All Time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Jeopardy: The Greatest Of All Time&#8221; resumes Wednesday and Thursday night. 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