Where Was NBC's 'Deal or No Deal Island' Filmed? Inside the Banker's Island Location

In February 2024, Deal or No Deal took its iconic gameshow to the next level. In Deal or No Deal Island, hosted by Joe Manganiello, contestants headed off to the Banker's private island for a Survivor-esque experience.

During the day, these players must compete in grueling challenges for briefcases. Inside each case is a value that later becomes a number on the board during the nightly game of, you guessed it, "Deal or No Deal."

The player(s) who obtains the highest-value case gains immunity and gets to choose who will play the game that night. Being selected to play "Deal or No Deal" will either make or break you. If the player accepts a deal worth less than their briefcase, they are eliminated. But if they make a good deal and accept an offer that is a higher value than what is in their case, the power is in their hands, and they get to choose who to eliminate.

The winnings from each game will be added to a group pot, which will grow throughout the season. At the end, the last player standing will face the Banker for a chance to win the show's biggest prize in history. While the hit show is notorious for masking the Banker's identity, another question remains: Where was the Banker's private island located?

Here's what you need to know about the show's filming location!

Moving the beloved series Deal or No Deal from a lofty studio to a secluded island was definitely a big change for the franchise. However, it allowed the show to heighten the stakes and put players' physical and mental agility to the test. But with all that said, where exactly is this Banker's island located?

The show did not disclose where the Banker's island was. However, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Season 1 contestant "Boston" Rob Mariano confirmed that Deal or No Deal Island was filmed off the coast of Panama, near Bocas del Toro.

Survivor, which Rob has been featured on six different times, was also filmed in Panama in the past. However, Rob noted that they were nowhere near where he had filmed before.

Ahead of the highly anticipated second season, host Joe Manganiello shared that the new season was designed to surprise contestants at every turn: "The Banker's made some exciting improvements," he said, referring to the revamped campsite.

He also pointed out that the Banker "spared no expense" this time around, with the area now featuring stunning, state-of-the-art accommodations that seamlessly combine luxury with the ruggedness of the wilderness.

Catch new episodes of Deal or No Deal Island on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EST, only on NBC. Stream the next day on Peacock.