At the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw in Dubai on August 30, 2023. SUPPLIED

A Filipino expat in Dubai is now richer by $1 million (Dh3.67 million) after winning the jackpot in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw on Wednesday (August 30). Erwin D. (full name withheld), 46, won the draw with ticket number 0739, which he purchased online on August 13. He ticket number is based on his staff number 739. Erwin works for a retailer for home and tech products in the UAE. The Filipino has been regularly buying tickets for the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw in the last five years. “This win will definitely change my life big time," said Erwin, a father of two and Dubai resident for the last 20 years. When asked about how he plans to spend his win, Erwin said he will use the money to pay for his mother’s dialysis, as well as “the education of my children who are studying here, and hopefully to build my dream house in the Philippines." Erwin is the 14th Filipino to win the $1 million grand prize since the start of the Millennium Millionaire promotion in 1999. ICA/Expat Media
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