Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Indian-Origin Teen Wins $1 Million in Dubai Duty Free Draw
Wayne Nash D’Souza, an 18-year-old, won $1 million in a Dubai lottery.
He bought the winning ticket at the Dubai airport while going to the US for school.
His parents, who are from India, have been buying these tickets for a long time, and he's been traveling since he was five years old.
They often participate in the Dubai Duty Free raffles.
18-year-old Wayne Nash D’Souza won $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw.
D’Souza, an Indian-origin aerospace engineering student, bought the winning ticket at Dubai airport.
He purchased the ticket on July 26, while on his way to the US for studies.
D’Souza's parents, who are from Mumbai, have been buying tickets for around 30 years.
The D’Souza family are regular participants in Dubai Duty Free promotions.
- Who
- Wayne Nash D’Souza, an 18-year-old aerospace engineering student.
- What
- Wayne Nash D’Souza won $1 million.
- When
- July 26
- Where
- Dubai
- Why
- The article doesn't specify a reason beyond chance.
- Winner
- Wayne Nash D’Souza
- Age
- 18
- Prize
- $1 million
- Origin
- Indian
- Ticket purchase location
- Dubai Airport
- Student at
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign