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UAE: Big Ticket winner bags Dh15-million prize, says 'can't put emotions in words'
UAE national Ali Musharbek also got lucky, driving off in style with a brand-new Maserati Grecale
- PUBLISHED: Thu 3 Apr 2025, 8:55 PM
An Indian expat based in Oman took home Dh15 million in the Big Ticket draw on April 3.
Rajesh Mullankil Vellilapullithodi, was announced as the winner of the Grand Prize with the ticket 375678, was bought on March 30. While he initially remained unreachable, he responded later.
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The 45-year-old technician from Kerala, who has been living in Oman for 23 years, has finally won after years of trying his luck with Big Ticket.
“I can’t even put my emotions into words — I was so happy and so shocked when I got the call. Just five minutes before, my partner told me to check, but I never imagined I would actually win,” he shared.
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Still processing the big win, he hasn’t made any concrete plans yet, as he and his group will be sharing the prize. But one thing is certain — he will continue purchasing Big Ticket. “Take the risk and buy the ticket," he said.
UAE national Ali Musharbek also got lucky, driving off in style with a brand-new Maserati Grecale. Currently residing in Sharjah, he purchased his lucky winning ticket online on March 15, 2025, ticket number 018083, and his excitement knows no bounds.
Last month, Jahangir Alom, a Bangladeshi expat from Dubai, won Dh20 million in the latest Abu Dhabi Big Ticket draw held on Monday, March 3.
Jahangir got lucky with ticket number 134468, which he bought in February 11. Big Ticket is offering an exciting opportunity in April with a guaranteed grand prize of Dh25 million.
In addition to this life-changing jackpot, anyone who purchases cash prize tickets this month will automatically be entered into a weekly e-draw, where five lucky winners will receive Dh150,000.
Big Ticket is also launching the Big Win Contest, giving four fortunate ticket holders the chance to attend the live draw on May 3. They are then guaranteed to win cash prizes ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh150,000.
The final list of selected participants will be posted on the Big Ticket website on May 1. To qualify, individuals must purchase two or more cash tickets in a single transaction between April 1 and April 24.
Additionally, there are two luxury cars up for grabs. The Range Rover Velar will be awarded on May 3, and the BMW M440i will be up for grabs on June 3, offering more reasons to participate.