Pakistani expat in Abu Dhabi finally wins Dh100,000 in Big Ticket after 20 years

A dream two decades in the making has finally come true for Pakistani engineer Mohammad Sikandar Hayat, who has won Dh100,000 in Big Ticket’s Big Win contest.

The 55-year-old mechanical engineer has called Abu Dhabi home for 28 years and for nearly as long, he has been buying Big Ticket entries on his own, always hoping his number would come up.

“Whenever I drop my family at the airport, I make it a point to buy one or two Big Ticket entries,” Hayat said.

This month, his persistence finally paid off.
“You can imagine my surprise when, after 20 years of purchasing, I have finally won. This is truly an incredible feeling, and I am overjoyed,” he said.

A proud father of four daughters, Hayat already knows where the money will go.
“I plan to divide the prize equally among my four daughters.”

But the win hasn’t slowed him down.
“I have already purchased my next ticket and will certainly continue participating. My advice to others is to take part in Big Ticket, as it is sincere, transparent, and a wonderful opportunity.”

What is Big Win contest

Individuals who purchase two or more cash tickets in a single transaction during the promotional period are automatically entered into the contest. The names of confirmed participants are announced on the Big Ticket website on the first day of the month. These participants stand a chance to attend the grand prize day live draw, held on the third day of the month, and bag guaranteed cash prizes of up to Dh150,000 in the spin and win contest.