Wheel of Fortune Glossary

Wheel of Fortune Glossary Terms

Bet - Wagers placed on different amounts before the Wheel is spun. Usually wagers go from $1 through $10 to $20.

Indicator - An indicator is usually found on top of the Wheel of Fortune; when the Wheel stops spinning, it serves to indicate the chosen Segment.

Joker - Some segments represent Jokers or Casino Logos. These usually yield cash and other prizes, or re-rolls.

Segments - The main component of every Wheel of Fortune. Each segment represents an amount, a prize or a re-roll.

Spin - The real action of the game. The spin of the Wheel determines the winner. Land Based Casinos have very strict rules regarding the operation of the Wheel as it spins.