Wheel of Fortune Contestant Makes History with $1 Million Victory
Wheel of Fortune Awards Its Fourth Million-Dollar Prize
Although Wheel of Fortune is not as lucrative as major lottery games like Powerball or Mega Millions, it has remained a beloved and iconic television game show over the years. Recently, Christina Derevjanik from Connecticut made history by becoming the fourth contestant ever to win a seven-figure prize on the show.
Details of the Record-Breaking Win
Derevjanik won a total of $1,035,155, a sum that, while modest compared to the jackpots in modern lottery scratch cards or draw games, still represents a significant achievement on the show.
During her turn, she chose the “Living Things” category and selected the letters R, S, T, L, N, and E as her starting guesses. Her successful solution, “Pack of Coyotes,” secured her the impressive $1 million prize, in addition to $35,155 accumulated earlier in the game.
Post-Win Decisions and Future Plans
The winner appeared thrilled during the broadcast, though certain details, such as whether she opted for a lump sum payment or a 20-year annuity of $50,000 per year, remain undisclosed.
Based on common choices made by winners, it is likely Derevjanik chose the lump sum payout. This would allow her to immediately use her winnings to improve her life, including plans to buy a house and move out of her current one-bedroom apartment.
