Numedeon, creator of Whyville, has announced that Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak has become one of its investors. According to the company, Sajak’s investment makes him a significant shareholder in the corporation.

In addition to Wheel of Fortune, Pat Sajak is involved in a number of businesses, including Internet-based PatSajakGames.com, BoJak Records, Sajak Music (a music publishing company), P.A.T. Productions (a television production company in association with Columbia Television), and Sajak Broadcasting (which owns two Maryland radio stations). He is also a partial owner of the Golden Baseball League (an independent minor league operating in California, Arizona and Utah) and Eagle Publishing (a Washington, DC book publishing company).

“As someone deeply involved in traditional broadcast media, I am aware of the challenges and opportunities provided by interactive media,” says Sajak. “I believe that Numedeon, a pioneer in virtual world technology, is strategically placed to transform the way children and adults interact digitally. ”

Dr. Jim Bower, founder and CEO of Numedeon, adds, “We are very pleased to have such a highly regarded entertainer in the television industry as a significant investor in Numedeon. Not only does Mr. Sajak have a world-wide media reputation, and a long standing interest in education, but he is also a sophisticated, experienced, and successful businessman. His strategic involvement in Numedeon will pave the way for several new Numedeon virtual worlds set to launch in the next two quarters.”