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Weight Loss Winner Scores $86K on 'Wheel of Fortune'

9/12/2025

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Gabriel Berkowitz from West Hempstead, New York, won $86,560 on 'Wheel of Fortune' after losing 200 pounds.
He celebrated winning a Mazda by solving the puzzle "Journaling" in the Bonus Round.
Berkowitz excelled in the game, solving several puzzles and earning a trip to Baja California.
After submitting his audition video in 2020, he waited three years to compete.
He plans to use his winnings for a road trip and invest in theater.

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Story summary

Gabriel Berkowitz from West Hempstead, New York, won $86,560 on 'Wheel of Fortune' after losing 200 pounds.
He celebrated winning a Mazda by solving the puzzle "Journaling" in the Bonus Round.
Berkowitz excelled in the game, solving several puzzles and earning a trip to Baja California.
After submitting his audition video in 2020, he waited three years to compete.
He plans to use his winnings for a road trip and invest in theater.