For the regular show and also a tournament Ken Jennings streak of 74 wins and $2,520,700 was the record until the Ultimate Tournament of Champions. The ultimate tournament of Champions was won by Brad Rutter who had already won a million dollar prize in the Jeopardy Million Dollar Master to add to his Ultimate 2 million prize.
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On the show aired January 19, 1993, Air Force Lt. Col. Darryl Scott won the game with only $1; he won another $13,401 the next day. That makes his first game the lowest amount ever won in a single game, however his total winnings are not the lowest total winnings.
On the show aired January 19, 1993, Air Force Lt. Col. Darryl Scott won the game with only $1; he won another $13,401 the next day. see related link footnote #25