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  2. American game show winnings records - Wikipedia

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    The single day record for shows in daytime television was set in 1984 by Michael Larson, who won $110,237 (equivalent to $323,000 in 2023) [3] on Press Your Luck. Larson achieved this record by memorizing the show's board patterns, repeatedly hitting the board's squares that awarded contestants money and an additional spin, which would, in turn, replace the spin he had just used, effectively ...

  3. The Wheel (American game show) - Wikipedia

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    The Wheel is an American television game show hosted by Michael McIntyre that aired on NBC from December 19 to December 30, 2022. It is an adaptation of the British television series of the same name. Three contestants compete on each episode for a chance to win up to $180,000, drawing on the expertise of six celebrities in a variety of subjects.

  4. The Wheel (game show) - Wikipedia

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    The wheel is then spun to choose an expert at random; if it does not stop on the "shut-down" one, the host asks a question with four multiple-choice answers. The contestant may discuss it with the expert before answering; a correct response adds £10,000 to the bank if the subject expert was spun, or £3,000 otherwise.

  5. NBC Orders U.S. Version of The Wheel, Hit BBC Game Show - AOL

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    NBC is taking The Wheel for a Stateside spin, giving a 10-episode order to an adaptation of the BBC One game show. The Wheel very recently wrapped its freshman run across the pond, where it is ...

  6. Jackpot? How much contestants really take home in game show ...

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    As the first Survivor winner, Richard Hatch, discovered through convictions and prison time, even if you win a prize on television, Uncle Sam counts it as taxable income. How much you're taxed ...

  7. Ken Jennings - Wikipedia

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    Jennings holds numerous game show records: he is the highest-earning American game show contestant, having won money on five different programs, including $4,522,700 on Jeopardy!. His original appearance on the program marks the longest winning streak, and he also holds the record for the highest average correct responses per game.

  8. Wheel of Fortune Is TV’s Most-Watched Entertainment ... - AOL

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    The numbers are in for Wheel of Fortune’s first month with host Ryan Seacrest, and they are wheely something. Season 42 of the iconic game show, now hosted by Seacrest and franchise vet Vanna ...

  9. Wheel of Fortune (American game show) - Wikipedia

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    Wheel of Fortune (often known simply as Wheel [b]) is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin.The show has aired continuously since January 6, 1975. Contestants solve word puzzles, similar to those in hangman, to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a giant carniv