Wheel of Fortune contestant Gabriel Berkowitz has every right to celebrate after he won a car during the Bonus Round. The game show contestant picked unusual letters and knew the puzzle right away.

Berkowitz, from West Hempstead, New York, played against Henry Stevenson III, from Baytown, Texas, and Ramona Van Meter Benson, from Atlanta, Georgia, on September 9. Berkowitz recently lost 200 pounds by running. The contestant continues to run marathons and is training for a full one next year.

He started off the game well as he solved both of the Toss Ups. Berkowitz took a big lead when he landed on $2,500 during the first puzzle. He solved the “In My Closet” crossword — “Sweaters, Robe, Skeletons, Ties” — and put $15,000 in his bank.

Stevenson, a married man who is passionate about go

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