In the recent Big Ticket weekly e-draw held in May, four fortunate winners each claimed a prize of Dh25,000, totaling Dh100,000 in winnings. Among them was 56-year-old Tejal Patni, a seasoned commercial film director who has made Dubai his home for 49 years, originally hailing from Mumbai.

The Luck of Family and Numbers

Tejal attributes his stroke of luck to his 13-year-old daughter, who chose the winning ticket and insisted on including the number 13, believing it would bring good fortune. “I was fast asleep when I received the winning call. It never crossed my mind that it could be about a substantial win when I noticed the missed calls,” he recounted. Although he hasn’t yet outlined any plans for his prize, he reflects on the moment as one he will cherish forever, encouraging others to take their chances in life and persist in their endeavors.

Another exciting winner from this draw was Anas Vazhayil, a 37-year-old salesman from Kerala, currently residing in Bahrain. He has been participating in Big Ticket for three years and first learned about it through social media. Anas plays along with a group of ten friends, and upon receiving the winning call, he shared their collective thrill: “It was a wonderful moment for all of us.” The group intends to share the prize money and continue participating in future draws as a unit.

Colleagues and Community: Winning Together

Jaiganesh Mohan, a 37-year-old control room operator at Emirates Global Aluminum, was also among the winners. A decade-long Dubai resident from Chennai, he discovered Big Ticket through a newspaper in 2019. He’s been joining the draw alongside a group of eleven colleagues. “Including number 11 in our ticket choice felt appropriate given the size of our group. When I realized we won, I was completely speechless with happiness!” he exclaimed.

The final winner was Thirusenthilkumar Pandiyan, a 45-year-old software engineer based in Bangalore, who previously spent four years in Dubai. After participating in Big Ticket independently for six years while selecting random numbers, he expressed immense joy upon receiving the winning notification. “Winning after so many years of participation felt truly rewarding; I was honestly at a loss for words,” he shared, reflecting on his journey.

What Awaits in June

As June unfolds, the excitement continues with a remarkable grand prize of Dh25 million to be awarded during the live draw on July 3. Five additional winners will each receive Dh1 million as consolation prizes, further increasing the chances for many to become millionaires this summer. Weekly e-draws throughout June will also see four winners garnering Dh25,000 each, streamed live on the Big Ticket YouTube channel at 11 AM.

Purchasers of tickets during June will automatically enter The Big Spin, with three selected participants invited to a gaming session on August 3, where each could win up to Dh1 million. Additionally, Big Ticket’s Dream Car promotion features two luxury vehicles: a BMW X6 to be drawn on July 3, followed by a Maserati Grecale on August 3.

Those interested in joining the excitement can find tickets available online via the Big Ticket website or at retail locations in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.