Big Ticket: Pakistani expat wins big after 20 years in Dubai

Abu Dhabi: A Pakistani expat who has been living in Dubai with his wife for over 20 years has struck luck in Big Ticket’s The Big Win contest.

Sarfaraz Sheikh, a businessman in his 60s, has been buying Big Ticket entries on and off for the past five years. He recently won Dh75,000 in Big Ticket Draw Series 276. With the prize money, he plans to take his wife on a vacation to Malaysia.

“When I found out I had won, it was an incredible feeling, something truly exciting and unexpected. Not knowing the exact prize amount right away only added to the thrill,” he said about The Big Win contest, where participants stand a chance to win guaranteed cash prizes of up to Dh150,000.

Now, Sheikh is all set for a well-deserved holiday.

“I plan to use part of the prize to enjoy a vacation with my wife and treat ourselves, while also setting aside a portion for a meaningful cause. Although I’m not a regular buyer, I definitely see myself participating in Big Ticket again.”