With the popularity of the TV show climbing, a company named IGT (International Game Technology) developed in 1996 a slot machine inspired by the Wheel of Fortune, trying to capture the fun, excitement, and authenticity of the brand. Wheel of Fortune was a popular American television show launched in 1975, that featured a competition in which contestants solve word puzzles, in order to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a giant carnival wheel. All you need to know about the Wheel of Fortune casino game