UAE: Nurse, driver among 5 to win Dh150,000 cash prize each in Big Ticket e-draw
A 52-year-old nurse from the Philippines, who has been living in Ras Al Khaimah since 1997, has purchased Big Tickets monthly alongside a group of 17 friends since the Covid-19 pandemic.
"My husband was the one who used to purchase Big Tickets regularly,' she shared. 'After he passed away, I felt it was only right to continue his legacy. I was asleep when I received the winning call and woke to a voice message. At first, I thought it was a scam — but after checking the official website, I realised it was true. I'm really, really happy — it still hasn't sunk in."
She added that she plans to split the cash prize among her group of friends. 'I will definitely keep purchasing, and I encourage everyone to buy a ticket — you never know, your turn might be next.'
A 27-year-old IT professional living in Abu Dhabi for the past five years has been purchasing Big Tickets every month for the past year, along with a group of 10 friends.
Jishnu Thottingal Kunjankutty was shocked to get the news: "I'm shocked and happy at the same time. Like many others, I initially thought it was a fake call — but then I recognised Richard's voice and realised it was true."
He shared that he plans to split the cash prize with his friends and continue participating in future draws.
Samsudhin Hosdurg, a driver from Kerala and a Kuwait resident for the past 20 years, has been a loyal Big Ticket customer for the last five years. While the 55-year-old initially began purchasing tickets with friends, he has recently entered the draw independently.
"I had just stepped out of the house when my family called to tell me I had won the e-draw,' he shared. 'I quickly checked the website to confirm, and it was true. I had won. I'm so happy right now.' He plans to use part of the prize to clear some outstanding debts, while the rest is still undecided.
Originally from India, Nazer Vatta Parambil is a UAE resident. He purchased his lucky winning ticket in-store, ticket number 274-109247, and his excitement knows no bounds. Anish Kumar Thekkey, who lives in Oman, purchased his winning ticket online, ticket number 274-059479.
With Dh25 million on the table, plus weekly cash draws, the big win contest, and luxury cars up for grabs, Big Ticket participants have loads to offer in April. Every ticket you buy comes with a bonus – Buy 2 Tickets and Get 2 Free all month.
Five lucky winners will walk away with Dh150,000 in the weekly e-draws every week. Every ticket purchased in April qualifies for these draws, with winners announced every Thursday.
The big win contest offers four lucky ticket holders the chance to win big. Buy two or more cash tickets in one transaction between April 1 and April 24, and you could be selected to attend the live draw on May 3, where you're guaranteed to win a cash prize ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh150,000. The finalists will be revealed on May 1 on the Big Ticket website.
Big Ticket is also giving away two luxury cars. The Range Rover Velar will find its new owner on May 3, while the BMW M440i will be won on June 3.
Tickets are available online at www.bigticket.ae or at counters located in Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport.
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