Winning Streak (Irish game show)

Winning Streak is a popular Irish television game show that airs on RTÉ One. Hosted by a rotating cast of presenters since its inception, Winning Streak is known for its lottery-based format and high-stakes prizes.

The show’s core concept revolves around five contestants who are selected from lottery scratch card holders. Viewers can purchase a specific Winning Streak scratch card, and if they reveal three stars, they send the card to RTÉ for a chance to appear on the show. A draw is then held to select the five contestants who will participate.

Each contestant participates in a series of games throughout the show. These games typically involve a combination of skill, luck, and trivia, offering opportunities to win cash prizes, cars, and holidays. A defining feature of Winning Streak is the Dream Maker Wheel, a large spinning wheel that determines the grand prize won by the final contestant.

Winning Streak has been a mainstay of Irish television for many years, garnering consistently high ratings and becoming a cultural phenomenon. Its family-friendly appeal and the opportunity for ordinary people to win substantial prizes have contributed to its enduring popularity. The show has undergone several format and presentation changes over its run, but the essential concept of turning lottery scratch cards into opportunities for television stardom and life-changing wins has remained constant.