Canadian wins $1m in Dubai Duty Free Millennium draw

Dubai - Two Indians walk away with luxury vehicles.

A lucky Canadian has become a millionaire after winning the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire on Tuesday.
Besides the Canadian national, two Indians also won luxury vehicles in the draw held at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport today.
Michael J (name changed on request), the $1 million Millennium Millionaire in Series 262, held the winning ticket 4548.
He is the seventh Canadian to win in the promotion since it began in 1999.
He was currently not available for immediate comment.
Following the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, a Finest Surprise draw took place to win a luxury car and a motorbike.
Lata Bhardwaj, a former Dubai Duty Free employee from India, won a BMW 750Li xDrive M Sport (Sapphire Metallic Black) in Series 1676 with ticket no.0707. Bhardwaj bought the ticket on her way to Philippines for a holiday.
The other winner, Vibin PV, a 27-year old Indian living in Saudi Arabia became the proud owner of a BMW S 1000 RR motorbike in Series 326 with ticket no.0894.
"Thank you Dubai Duty Free for the good news, this is my first time to win in any draw so I am truly delighted, " said Vibin, a regular participant in the draw, for over a year.

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