4 expats win Big Ticket prize in latest draw
Sandeep Thazhayil, an Indian expatriate who has lived alone in the UAE for a decade without his family, The 33-year-old, who has won in the most recent Big Ticket draw, now intends to take his wife and daughter to Abu Dhabi.
Thazhayil is among the latest winners in The Big Win Contest in the Series 271 Big Ticket Draw, along with three others. A total of Dh370,000 were won by four would-be winners from India and Bangladesh.
The Dh60,000 twice-a-week payout was won by Project HSE Manager Thazhayil along with 15 friends.
“I am using my part of the prize to get my wife and daughter over to the UAE and complete our family life. After many years of anticipation then, blissfully getting to be able to experience them right now. Sandeep, who also intends to pay off his financial debt from the winnings, stated: "This win has allowed me to better the future of my family.
Sandeep, who is also going to keep on purchasing Big Ticket entries periodically every month has become the lucky charm he wishes to be. “Buy your tickets regularly, and give it a shot. You might not always have the odds in your favour, but it is an opportunity. You never know when your number will come up,’ he said.
Start own business
On the other hand, Tapan Das Kala Bashi Das of Bangladeshi national won Dh100,000. That barber, Das — a 30-year-old who has lived in the UAE for the past six years — wants to be his own boss.
Chidi: "I sent money home right away to help take care of my family. Recently, I now intend to operate my own business soon. Das, who bought shares in 20 entries also said the victory had given him the opportunity to be able to do this, a long-standing dream – "This win has given me the opportunity to do this.
A resident from Kerala, 36 years old private driver Sharafudheen Sharaf, won Dh60,000. Having lived in Abu Dhabi for the past five years, Sharaf regularly buys Big Ticket entries and splits the cost of a winning ticket with 15 other individuals.
I will spend my half of the prize in buying whatever my daughter wants. To be able to give to her, it feels incredible! Sharaf said, "This win has inspired me to continue competing and remain hopeful for what lies ahead.
Lucky Indian expat — Allwyn Michael — who is living in Qatar has become Dh150,000 richer after buying the winning ticket online — 271-073786.
The grand prize for February is an eye-watering Dh20 million, set to become the country richer in the hands of one lucky ticket holder. Furthermore, apart from the grand prize, two winners will be selected in weekly e-draws every week to win Dh250,000.
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