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Ben Affleck Wins $1 Million Prize on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ One Year After Matt Damon Did the Same

Ben Affleck secures a $1 million prize on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,' mirroring a similar victory by Matt Damon exactly one year prior.

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What happened

Ben Affleck and Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding have won the $1 million prize on the game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.' The win follows a $1 million victory by Matt Damon on the same program one year earlier. Affleck participated in the game with assistance from host Jimmy Kimmel. Yahoo, People, Deadline, USA Today, and Variety report that the winnings are designated for the Eastern Congo Initiative.

Coverage notes that Ding credited Affleck’s decision-making for the successful outcome during the high-stakes round. The appearance marks a notable repeat of professional success on the platform by the pair, given the timeline of Damon’s previous win. While multiple outlets confirm the donation destination and the collaboration with Ding, details regarding the specific questions faced during the final round are sparse.

Coverage does not yet specify the total number of questions answered or the duration of the broadcast segment in which the win occurred.

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Questions people are asking

How much money did Ben Affleck win?

Affleck and Jamie Ding won a $1 million prize.

Where is the prize money going?

According to Deadline, the winnings are for the Eastern Congo Initiative.

Did anyone else participate with Affleck?

Yes, Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding played alongside Affleck, and Jimmy Kimmel served as host.

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Ben Affleck Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Matt Damon Jamie Ding Eastern Congo Initiative

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