Abu Dhabi: Indian expats win Dh250,000 in Big Ticket e-draw

Abu Dhabi: Two Indian expats, hailing from Kerala, have won a Dh250,000 cash prize in Big Ticket’s weekly e-draw.

Ramesh Dhanapalan and Rashid Puzhakara are the latest lucky winners of this month’s draws.

Dhanapalan, a 49-year-old forklift operator based in Oman, is in a celebratory mood. Six years ago, he began his journey with Big Ticket, purchasing entries every month with not just one, but two groups –each consisting of 27 friends. Together, these two groups of 54 friends were hoping to win big.

“When I received the call, I was overwhelmed with happiness. But this victory wasn’t just mine. It was a triumph for all 54 of my friends and their families. We will definitely continue trying our luck with Big Ticket. My message to others is simple: Keep trying, because dreams do come true,” Dhanapalan said.

Meanwhile, Puzhakara, a 36-year-old salesman, has been living in Saudi Arabia for the past 15 years.

While he works and resides in Saudi Arabia, his wife and children remain back home in India. It was only six months ago that he decided to try his luck with Big Ticket and joined a group of 20 friends. Together, they have been purchasing tickets every month.

“I am overjoyed and still can’t believe that I have won. What makes this moment even more memorable is knowing that it’s not just my happiness – it’s a celebration for 20 other people and their families. We’ve always been in this together, and I plan on sharing the prize among the group. This experience has inspired me to keep trying, and I will definitely continue purchasing more tickets.”

This month, one lucky ticket holder will walk away with the Dh20 million grand prize. In addition to the grand prize, Big Ticket customers have the opportunity to win Dh250,000 in weekly e-draws. Every week, two lucky winners will be selected.

Those who purchase two or more cash tickets in a single transaction by February 23 will automatically be entered into the Big Win Contest. Four lucky contestants will be selected and announced on March 1 on Big Ticket’s website. On March 3, they’ll get their shot at the ‘spin and win’ wheel, winning guaranteed cash prizes ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh150,000.

For those dreaming of owning a luxury car, February’s promotion includes two dream car draws. The Maserati Grecale draw will take place on April 3, while the Range Rover Velar draw is scheduled for March 3.

Tickets are available online on the official website or at counters located at Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport.