For 60-year-old Kishoresh Rout, a long-time UAE resident from India, winning Dh1 million in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw was about far more than just financial gain. For years, his daughter had dismissed the raffle as a scam, often warning him against participating. In a poetic turn of events, Rout had even kept his most recent ticket purchase a secret from her. When the news of his win finally broke, he was the first to call her with the proof she never expected to see. He now plans to gift the entire prize to his daughter to support her upcoming wedding, finally silencing her doubts and turning her into a believer who has even asked him to buy more tickets on her behalf.

The win has clearly brought a streak of good fortune, as the draw also saw several other Indian expatriates secure significant consolation prizes ranging from Dh100,000 to Dh500,000. Among these winners were software consultants, salesmen, and long-term residents who had been participating in the draws for years. Whether through individual attempts or group pools with friends, these winners highlighted how persistent participation—and sometimes a simple bit of luck—can transform an ordinary workday into a life-changing event. As Big Ticket gears up for its upcoming June grand prize draw of Dh25 million, these recent success stories serve as a reminder of the excitement surrounding these monthly Abu Dhabi events.