What is the least amount ever won on Wheel of Fortune?

Answer 1

The Least amount actually won by a contestant is $0

Wheel of Fortune has a minimum of $1,000 to give to contestants who actually won nothing. So they get a consolation prize of $1,000 for not winning anything. If they solve a puzzle for less than $1,000 the amount is increased to the minimum of $1,000 for solving any puzzle. That means is they solve one puzzle for $0 and another for $300 they get the minimum amount twice or $2,000 for solving the puzzles.

The original network show was different from the current syndicated show that premiered on September 19 1983. The network show had a lower value to the dollar amounts on the wheel and both shows originally had a shopping element when the contestant won the round. No information can be located that indicates when the Minimum amount of $1,000 started, but the contestant did not win it and received the money as a consolation prize.

Answer 2

250