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How Long Does It Take for Reality and Game Show Winners to Get Paid?

  • David Genat won $5.8 million on NBC's *Deal or No Deal Island*, marking a primetime record.
  • Prizing is typically not paid until after the show airs, according to industry practices.
  • Game show contracts state prizes depend on the broadcast of the contestant's episode cycle.
  • Genat said in an interview, "It's not in the account just yet," seven months after filming.
  • Winners may face delays as *Amazing Race* contestants waited over a year, and taxes apply to prizes exceeding $600.
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How Long Does It Take for Reality and Game Show Winners to Get Paid?

Don’t quit your day job if you win a big primetime payout. As David Genat can attest, it can take a while for the check to clear.

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KULR-TV broke the news in Billings, United States on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
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