David Genat shut down Deal or No Deal Island during the season 2 finale after becoming the highest-earning winner. After walking away with a $5.8 million cash prize, fans want to learn more about David.

It was 1:36am local Panama time on Aug. 10 when David Genat won $5.8 million dollars on the season finale of Deal or No Deal Island — the most money ever given away on network television. And now, over seven months later, his victory has finally aired. Which begs the question… does he finally have the money?

For an Aussie dad who says he hasn’t had a steady pay-check in decades, life has certainly done a 180 for David Genat.