UAE residents from India and Bangladesh celebrate life-changing prizes in Big Ticket Series 288.
Dubai: Five expatriates from India and Bangladesh have celebrated a life-changing financial milestone after each won Dh1 million in Big Ticket’s Series 288, securing a combined Dh5 million in consolation prizes.
The latest winners include long-time participants who continued entering the monthly draws with hope over the years, as well as a first-time entrant whose lucky ticket delivered an unexpected fortune.
The winners said the prize money would help them reach important personal milestones, including supporting their families back home, clearing outstanding loans, and securing their financial future through savings.
First Big Ticket win
For Kerala expat Upendran Siju, the Dh1 million prize represents the culmination of nearly a decade of participation in the draw.
The 40-year-old operations in-charge, who has lived in the UAE for 20 years, first learned about Big Ticket through its website and recommendations from friends.
Siju has participated in the draw every month for the past nine years alongside a group of 20 people.
“I was extremely happy and surprised when I received the call,” Siju recalled.
He said his winning ticket number was chosen based on a feeling that it “simply felt lucky at the time.” The prize marks his first-ever Big Ticket win.
With his family currently living in India, Siju plans to use his share of the winnings to clear personal loans. The victory has also encouraged him to continue taking part, and he has already purchased his ticket for the next draw.
“Keep trying. Not winning today does not mean you will never win.”
27-member group
Another winner, Sivaprasad Raveendran, has been living in the UAE for 29 years and has participated in Big Ticket draws for the past 12 years.
The 50-year-old oil and gas supervisor from Kerala has entered the monthly draws alongside a group of 27 people.
After years of anticipation, Raveendran has finally celebrated his first Big Ticket win.
“I was incredibly happy. The prize money will be shared among our group, and I plan to use my share to support my family back home, especially my daughter, who is currently studying in Kerala,” Raveendran said.
He also confirmed that he will continue participating in Big Ticket draws and encouraged others to keep trying.
“Everyone should take part every month. One day, you could be the person who wins,” he added.
First-time participant
For Akhil NB, the life-changing moment arrived with his very first Big Ticket entry.
The 32-year-old Kerala native, who works as an airport team leader, has been living in the UAE with his family for the past four years.
After discovering Big Ticket through its website, he decided to enter the draw with five friends. While selecting his ticket, he shuffled through different number combinations until he found a sequence that caught his attention.
“At first, I couldn’t believe it. I personally checked the Big Ticket website, and once I confirmed it was real, I was extremely happy,” NB said.
He plans to invest his share of the prize money as future savings while continuing to take part in upcoming draws.
“Give it a try, and your luck could change.”
More winners
Bangladesh national Mohammad Atik Hasan also celebrated a major win after his ticket number 359685 was selected as a winner.
Meanwhile, Indian expat Lancy Paris became another Dh1 million winner after ticket number 434420 brought him a memorable prize.
The latest winners add to Big Ticket’s growing community of participants whose lives have been transformed through its draws.
Dh20m jackpot
Big Ticket’s July promotion continues to give participants more chances to win, with a grand prize of Dh20 million up for grabs.
The jackpot winner will be revealed during the live draw on August 3. The same event will also see five additional participants awarded Dh100,000 each in consolation prizes.
Three weekly e-draws are still scheduled, with four winners set to receive Dh25,000 each. The weekly draws will be broadcast live on the Big Ticket YouTube channel at 7.30pm.
In addition, anyone who purchases a Big Ticket during July will automatically qualify for The Big Spin. Three selected participants will compete on September 3 for the opportunity to win a cash prize of up to Dh1 million.
The summer promotion also features Dream Car prizes, with participants having the chance to win a Maserati Grecale in the August 3 draw and a Land Rover Defender in the September 3 draw.
With a mix of major cash rewards, weekly prizes, and luxury car giveaways, Big Ticket’s July campaign continues to provide participants with multiple opportunities to win.
Tickets can be purchased through Big Ticket’s official website and retail outlets across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
