article_snippet: Andrew Skarbek, 47, has been on the Channel 7 afternoon quiz for 14 days, building up to a guaranteed 'safety jackpot' of $314,500.
article_snippet: Andrew Skarbek, with his wife Jenny, is only the fourth Million Dollar Minute contestant to win $500,000 - but his's not stopping there .
article_snippet: But that isn't the end of the nail-biting ride - when given the option to take the money and run Mr Skarbek opted to risk the $500,000 for a chance of becoming a millionaire.
article_snippet: Mr Skarbek told Daily Mail Australia that the moment Mr Skarbek decided not to take the $500,000 was the moment it 'stopped being about the money.' '
article_snippet: Million Dollar Minute has saved us,' Mr Skarbek said.
article_snippet: After missing out by only one question last week Mr Skarbek was delighted to finally reach the $500,000 milestone .
article_snippet: Mr Skarbek said it was also a 'great comfort' knowing Mr Skarbek had already locked in a pretty substantial prize of more than $300,000.
article_snippet: Upon learning Mr Skarbek had secured the safety jackpot, Mr Skarbek said his wife suggested Mr Skarbek should should share their good fortune, donating to The Smith Family charity.
article_snippet: A young Mr Skarbek returns on Tuesday afternoon to be the first contestant to ever play for $750,000.
article_snippet: If successful, A young Mr Skarbek will be one step away from the ultimate prize of $1 million on Wednesday.
article_snippet: A young Mr Skarbek plays for $750,000 on MILLION DOLLAR MINUTE on Tuesday, March 17 at 5.30pm on Channel 7.
highlights_snippet: Andrew Skarbek has won $500,000 on Million Dollar Minute .
  
highlights_snippet: But Andrew Skarbek isn't finished yet - Andrew Skarbek has vowed to go for $1 million .
  