Big Ticket: Four winners from Bangladesh and India scoop Dh280,000 prizes
January draw offers staggering Dh25 million jackpot
ABU DHABI: The Big Win Contest held during Big Ticket Series 270 saw four lucky winners from Bangladesh and India sharing a combined prize of Dh280,000.
The winners, ranging from a veteran engineer to a fruit vendor, represent diverse backgrounds but share a common thread of perseverance and belief in their luck.
Kerala engineer’s dream come true
Anil Johnson, a 47-year-old computer engineer from Kerala, secured a prize of Dh40,000 after purchasing Big Ticket entries consistently for 15 years. Based in Abu Dhabi for 19 years, Anil expressed his excitement, saying, “This is incredibly exciting for me as it’s my first-ever win.”
Anil plans to use the money for his children’s education while continuing his streak with the January draw.
Goa businessman rewarded after 30 years
Ajman resident Jaffar Motiwala, a 59-year-old business owner originally from Goa, won Dh50,000. Jaffar has been a loyal Big Ticket participant for nearly three decades, purchasing tickets with three close friends.
Overjoyed with his first win, Jaffar intends to divide the prize equally among his group, stating, “Your time will come if you keep trying, just like mine did.”
Bangladeshi worker wins Dh90,000
Dubai-based Bangladeshi labourer Samul Alam Abdur Razzaq struck gold with a Dh90,000 win. A décor worker for five years, Samul pooled resources with 30 friends to buy tickets regularly.
True to his values, he plans to share the prize equally among the group. “We’ve always purchased tickets together, and this win is for all of us,” Samul remarked.
Fruit vendor win Dh100,000 prize
MD Sohel Ahmed Ala Uddin, a 40-year-old fruit vendor from Bangladesh, won the largest share of Dh100,000. Living in Dubai for 17 years, he has been a steadfast participant for the past eight years.
With dreams of starting his own business, Sohel shared, “Winning feels incredible. This prize will help me achieve a lifelong dream.”
Dh25 million grand prize in January draw
The excitement doesn’t end with Series 270. January’s Big Ticket draw promises a staggering Dh25 million grand prize alongside weekly millionaire e-draws offering Dh1 million each.
Participants purchasing at least two Big Tickets in a single transaction between 1st and 26th January will qualify for The Big Win Contest, where four lucky finalists will share cash prizes ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh150,000. Additionally, car enthusiasts stand a chance to win a BMW M440i on February 3rd.
Weekly draws
Week 1: 1st – 9th January | Draw: 10th January (Friday)
Week 2: 10th – 16th January | Draw: 17th January (Friday)
Week 3: 17th – 23rd January | Draw: 24th January (Friday)
Week 4: 24th – 31st January | Draw: 1st February (Saturday)
Big Ticket entries can be purchased online, or at Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport counters.