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Price Is Right Contestant Shatters Record
8 May
Summary
- Vanessa won a record-breaking $240,150 in one game.
- Her win occurred on a special Mother's Day episode.
- This surpasses the previous single-game record of $210,000.
The Price Is Right, a game show with a history spanning over five decades, recently witnessed a new record set by contestant Vanessa. During a special Mother's Day episode, Vanessa achieved the highest single-game winnings in the show's 54-year run, securing $240,150 in cash and prizes.
Vanessa's remarkable achievement came from the Lion's Share game, a newer addition to the show. She strategically played the game, accumulating prize balls through correct guesses and ultimately deciding to risk her winnings for a chance at a larger payout. This led to a substantial cash prize augmented by a luxury trip to Morocco.
This new record significantly surpasses the prior high of $210,000, which was won by Christen Freeman in 2016. While Vanessa holds the record for single-game winnings, the all-time record for total winnings on an episode still belongs to Michael Stouber, who won $262,743 in 2019.
