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Abu Dhabi resident becomes millionaire overnight

A Filipino technician became a millionaire overnight, thanks to Abu Dhabi Duty Free's Big Ticket raffle draw.

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  • Published: 14:06 February 12, 2008
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  • "I really could not believe it at first when I received the call telling me I was the grand prize winner," said Arogar.
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Dubai: Luck favours the unexpected. A Filipino technician became a millionaire overnight, thanks to Abu Dhabi Duty Free's Big Ticket raffle draw.

Victor Cabote Arogar from the Philippines, 33, a resident of Abu Dhabi for the last seven years, bought his lucky ticket at Abu Dhabi International Airport before leaving on vacation last month.

"I am very thankful and happy for the draw's result. I really could not believe it at first when I received the call telling me I was the grand prize winner," said Arogar, who is married and has a daughter on whose education he intends to invest the winnings.

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