If you’ve been reading PocketFives in recent days, then you know that former poker pro Alex Jacob (pictured) competed on the “Jeopardy” Tournament of Champions last week. Yes, that “Jeopardy.” Using an unorthodox strategy of skipping around categories, hunting for Daily Doubles, and bringing tanking to a quiz show, Jacob won the TOC on Friday […]

Former poker pro Alex Jacob (pictured), now a currency trader in Chicago, still thrives in competition, as he became one of this year’s most successful Jeopardyplayers. Jacob is appearing on the show’sTournament of Champions this week, reserved only for the best of 2015.

After a six-game winning streak on the popular TV game show “Jeopardy,” former poker pro Alex Jacob (pictured) was finally defeated this week. Jacob, a currency trader in Chicago, went home with $151,809 in total winnings from his stellar run.

Demonstrating an impressive overall knowledge of trivia, former poker proAlex Jacob (pictured) is currently in the middle of a run on the game show “Jeopardy.” His run began on Friday, where he was introduced as a “commodities trader” from Chicago, Illinois. Poker fans may have not identified Jacob when he first appeared on the small […]