Riccardi is hot on the heels of Adriana Harmeyer, the most recent contestant with such an impressive streak. She won 15 games but only $349,600 last season. If he extends his winning streak, which began July 3, to the season finale on July 25, he’ll return this fall for the beloved quiz show's 42nd season.

Riccardi won $40,008 to push his total earnings on the program to $430,910. His 15-game winning streak is the longest since Adriana Harmeyer accomplished the same feat last season. Only 10 people have ever won 16 or more games, a club Riccardi can join by winning his next game on the July 24 episode.