The Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players

10. James Holzhauer - Jeopardy Champion


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James Holzhauer is, by far, the most famous interviewee we have had on the show. Breaking several records in the game show Jeopardy!, Holzhauer and his massive win streak have astonished the world. During his winning streak Jeopardy! viewership grew from 10.4 million to 13.3 million a week. He is already in the Jeopardy! Hall of Fame. Holzhauer is more than a Jeopardy! champion; he is also a bridge player. James can execute a double squeeze yet prefers to play one way new minor forcing(?).

Highlights from Episode:

2:30- James' first exposure to bridge

3:20- James' relationship with books in general

5:15- James' engagement with bridge today

7:20- James' skill level in bridge

10:20- Las Vegas Bridge World

11:50- James' level of celebrity

14:30- James' tactics in sports betting

17:50- Applications of strategies in sports betting and poker to bridge

19:10- An interesting bridge deal encountered by James

20:10- James' mentors

23:20- James potentially quitting sports betting

24:00- James' aspiration to become a world class player

31:50- Project 150

33:20- James' experience with Jeopardy and his preparations

39:50- James' reputation now as a sports bettor

43:20- The impact his fame has had on his relationship with his friends

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The Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge PlayersBy John McAllister

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