The total amount continues to grow as more shows are aired. The question can only be answered if a time span is included
The Producers of Wheel of Fortune announced that they have given away 190 million in prizes since the show began in 1983
Wheel of Fortune pays cash prizes with the revenues from the show, or some prizes are part of a commercial message that the show earns revenues from by carrying the message and offering a chance for the contestant to win the prize. The time when the contestants paid for the prizes has been over for more than twenty years
they always have money
Originally, after winning a round, contestants spent their winnings purchasing prizes that were presented onstage. Some of the prizes included the Wheel of Fortune Dalmatian Dog, Furniture, Appliances, Electronics, and Various items that sponsors wanted shown on Television
"Since it's debut in 1983 Wheel of Fortune has awarded more than 190 million in cash and prizes to it's contestants" see related link
Prizes varied depending on the show and the Old cancelled Daytime Wheel of Fortune Network program was on for years with Chuck Woolery before Pat Sajak replaced him in December 1981
Wheel of Fortune pays cash prizes with the revenues from the show, or some prizes are part of a commercial message that the show earns revenues from by carrying the message and offering a chance for the contestant to win the prize. The time when the contestants paid for the prizes has been over for more than twenty years
No
they always have money
You can get information from the Sony credit card or Capital One credit site. As of 2014, the Sony Rewards activities for Wheel of Fortune have been relocated to the Wheel of Fortune site.
Originally, after winning a round, contestants spent their winnings purchasing prizes that were presented onstage. Some of the prizes included the Wheel of Fortune Dalmatian Dog, Furniture, Appliances, Electronics, and Various items that sponsors wanted shown on Television
"Since it's debut in 1983 Wheel of Fortune has awarded more than 190 million in cash and prizes to it's contestants" see related link
Prizes varied depending on the show and the Old cancelled Daytime Wheel of Fortune Network program was on for years with Chuck Woolery before Pat Sajak replaced him in December 1981
When you get the money it is after taxes
Wheel of Fortune used to give consolation prizes many years ago. Today, if a contestant does not win any money or prizes, he or she receives a $1,000 consolation prize. Any contestant whose cash winnings totals less than $1,000 will receive $1,000 as well. All prizes already have a value of at least $1,000.
It's not for sale, you must find someone who has one and try to get them to sell it by offering enough money that they will sell it. It has not ever been part of the syndicated nighttime Wheel of Fortune prizes except as a stage prop and was part of the Daytime Wheel of Fortune prizes. Better for you to find one that looks like the Wheel of Fortune Dalmatian than try to get someone to sell their keepsake of the show.
When you get the money it is after taxes
Wheel of Fortune has a long history and there was a daytime show where you only played for prizes before the current nighttime syndicated Television Show