Indian expat wins Dh25m Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot
Aravind Appukuttan, a resident of Sharjah, plans to share the prize with 20 others
An Indian expatriate living in Sharjah has won an astounding Dh25 million in the Big Ticket draw yesterday in Abu Dhabi.
This marks a monumental moment for Aravind Appukuttan, a 32-year-old salesman, who had been purchasing Big Ticket entries for the past two years.
The winning ticket, numbered 447363, was purchased on November 22 and turned out to be a free ticket, adding a twist to his incredible fortune.
Big Ticket jackpot
Aravind was out shopping in Sharjah when he received the life-changing news. The Big Ticket hosts joked, “He could now own a shop.” Initially unsure of the prize amount, Aravind learned he had become a multimillionaire.
“I never expected this. It’s still sinking in,” he shared. Aravind plans to use the money wisely, including paying off debts and saving for the future. Notably, he will share the winnings with 20 friends and family members.
Grand Draw highlights
The event also brought back November’s Dh20 million winner, Prince Sebastian, who had the honour of selecting this month’s winning ticket. The Big Ticket series 269 concluded 2024 on a high note, transforming yet another expat’s life.
Other Winners
The draw included several notable wins:
Dream Car Winner
- Harun Rashid, a Bangladeshi national in Saudi Arabia, won a BMW 840i.
Cash Prize Winners
- Abdul Nazer (Kerala, India) won Dh100,000.
- MD Mehedi, a construction worker, claimed Dh50,000, sharing it with 17 others.
- Akash Raj (Kerala, India) won Dh70,000 after a bold second attempt in a box-picking game.
- Mohammed Haneff secured Dh75,000, upgrading his initial Dh30,000 prize with a second try.
Bigger Prizes await
Looking forward, Big Ticket has announced a guaranteed Dh30 million prize for January, alongside weekly millionaire draws throughout December. Four winners will be selected during weekly e-draws and guaranteed cash prizes ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh150,000.
How to Participate
Participants can enter by purchasing two tickets for Dh1,000 through the Big Ticket website or in-store counters at Abu Dhabi International Airport and Al Ain Airport. Entries during December are automatically enrolled in the weekly e-draws, culminating in the live event on January 3, 2025.
Dream Car Giveaway
A Maserati Grecale will be up for grabs during the January draw, adding to the excitement for UAE residents.