UAE: Indian, Filipino, Syrian expats win Dh50,000 each in Big Ticket draw
Arturo Rodriguez, a 59-year-old technical super attendant from the Philippines, has called Dubai home for the last 32 years.
"This is my first win. It feels surreal, you know," Rodriguez said when he got a call from Big Ticket representative Richard.
Indian expat Asaraf Ali Valiya Parambil has been buying tickets every month for years alongside a close friend. The two of them have made it a monthly tradition to visit Al Ain Airport to purchase their ticket, and it has become an experience they genuinely look forward to.
With his winnings, Asaraf's first priority is to donate and give back, while also planning to share and enjoy the rest with his friends.
Another Indian expat, Praveen Arun Tellis, a 52-year-old manager in shipping and retail also won after just two months ago with a group of seven friends.
When he received the winning call, he was in complete disbelief. 'I was like, really? I won? I just couldn't believe it,' he shared.
He plans to divide the prize equally among the group and use his share to support his family, whom he brought over after six years of living alone.
Nawar Najem, a 42-year-old deputy marine manager from Syria, won at Big Ticket too. He lives with his family, who joined him seven years ago, Nawar was overjoyed when he received the winning call, and he was particularly excited to celebrate his first win with Big Ticket.
Hailing from India, Aysha purchased her winning ticket online (ticket number 275-236701). At this time, she has not yet been informed of her win as Big Ticket are still trying to reach her.
This May, a grand prize of Dh20 million is up for grabs and one lucky winner will get the chance to go home a millionaire on the 3rd of June 2025. Five bonus winners will each walk away with Dh150,000 that same night. The next draw date is June 1, 2025.
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