BetMGM celebrates Wheel of Fortune's 8,000th episode with Progressive Jackpot sponsorship during Big Money Week

BetMGM is celebrating Wheel of Fortune's 8,000th episode during the game show's "Big Money Week", airing this week from May 20 to 24.

For the first time in the history of the renowned show, there will be a Nightly Progressive Jackpot sponsored by BetMGM that will be added to whatever a contestant wins if they solve the show's Bonus Puzzle.

During gameplay, there will also be a BetMGM-branded "Double Jackpot" wedge on the Wheel giving contestantswho earn the opportunity to add double the Nightly Progressive Jackpot to their total if they win the Bonus Round. 

"BetMGM is honored to join Wheel of Fortune during this milestone week and be a part of a game show that has earned a place in American television history," said BetMGM's CEO Adam Greenblatt. "'Big Money Week' is a great collaboration, giving contestants and viewers at home the opportunity to experience the excitement of a progressive jackpot."

Sony Pictures Television and the sports betting and iGaming operator have come together to integrate BetMGM branding into Wheel of Fortune's "Big Money Week" featuring on-set placements including:

• Co-branded graphics displayed in the center monitor
• In-show displays of BetMGM's logo on host Pat Sajak's monitor
• Two BetMGM Double Jackpot Wheel wedges
• A BetMGM jackpot ticker appearing above the puzzle board during each episode

Home viewers can go to the website to register for the chance to win the Nightly Progressive Jackpot. They have a chance to win the jackpot sweepstakes prize regardless of whether the in-show contestant solves the Bonus Puzzle. If a contestant takes the Double Jackpot Wedge to the Bonus Round, registered viewers will have a chance to win double the jackpot amount.

Wheel of Fortune-themed slot games have been a staple on casino floors for more than 25 years, highlighted BetMGM. In March 2023, the company collaborated with IGT to launch Wheel of Fortune Online Casino, North America's first brand-led online casino.

Wheel of Fortune's 41st season premiered in September 2023 and is one of the highest-rated syndicated game shows. Wheel of Fortune reaches 21.5 million unique viewers each week and averages more than 9.1 million viewers nightly.