“Scott’s got some GUTS!”: Jeopardy! Contestant’s High Wager Stuns Fans
A recent Jeopardy! winner took a giant gamble with his high wager, and fans have flooded social media with immense praise for the contestant. Scott Riccardi first appeared on Jeopardy! during the episode that aired on July 3. He beat his fellow players to win $17,600, enough to ensure that the engineer would return for the Independence Day episode.
When Scott came back for his second game on July 4, there were many moments throughout the episode when he was the clear frontrunner. He ran into a bit of trouble during Double Jeopardy! when fellow contestant Ricky Chandak briefly took the lead, before Scott was able to right the ship heading into Final Jeopardy!
During that final round, he wagered a whopping $24,000. Both he and Ricky gave the correct answer, but the former’s huge risk paid off, and Scott ended the game with $50,400.
In a Reddit thread started by Jaysjep2, fans were floored by Scott’s big risk that paid off, with IanGecko saying, “Scott’s got some GUTS!” Peak_Alternative noted that Scott spent the game acting “calm and cool,” with a lot of self-confidence, which appealed him to many fans.
Regarding the stunning wager during Final Jeopardy!, Francis_X_Hummel used some choice curse words to express how impressive Scott was, saying, “My man said f*** it all.” Others called it a gutsy move. Pretty-Heat-7310 predicted that Scott would go “on a long run” on Jeopardy!
What Scott Riccardi’s Impressive Win Means For Jeopardy!
Scott Riccardi’s Risk Paid Off
In just two days, Scott won $68,000 on the Ken Jennings-hosted game show. His second game was vastly superior to his first day, in terms of money won and risky moves. His first game winnings were $17,6000, which pales in comparison to the $50,400 for his second game.
After his shocking risk during Final Jeopardy!, all eyes will be on Scott as he attempts to keep up his winning streak. These kinds of risks are extremely impressive when they work, but making moves like that can land contestants in trouble, resulting in them losing the game if they don’t work.
Our Take On Scott Riccardi’s Extraordinary Win On Jeopardy!
Will Scott Take More Risks Or Play It Safe?
When Scott returns for the July 7 episode of Jeopardy!, it’ll be interesting to see if he takes another big risk with a high wager or if he decides to play it safe. Both strategies can work depending on how much money each player has at any given moment. So Scott might just have to trust his gut when he’s in the middle of the game and figuring out what to wager for Final Jeopardy! during his third game.
Like that fan said on Reddit, hopefully, this is the start of a huge winning streak for Scott as he demolishes the competition and proves why he’s a new Jeopardy! competitor like no other.
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Source: Jaysjep2/Reddit
