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Dubai Duty Free draw: Russian seaman, Dubai businessman win $1m each

Dubai: A Russian oil tanker seaman and an American design-firm owner living in Dubai have each walked away with $1 million after Wednesday's Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw at Concourse D of Dubai International Airport, according to a Dubai Duty Free statement. Three more entrants took home luxury vehicles in the accompanying Finest Surprise draw. Get updated faster and for FREE:…

Dubai Duty Free draw: Russian seaman, Dubai businessman win $1m each

Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held at Dubai International Airport awarded $1 million each to a Russian oil tanker seaman and a Dubai-based American design firm owner. Vladivostok-based Andrey Kravtsov, 49, won the top prize using ticket number 2577, purchased online in July. Kravtsov, a father of three, has participated in the promotion for seven consecutive years.

Brad Cantrell, 41, a Dubai-based American design firm owner, claimed the second $1 million prize with ticket number 2849, bought online in August. Cantrell plans to invest the winnings in property and his business, becoming the 16th American to win the Millennium Millionaire jackpot since the promotion began in 1999.

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