While the grand prize of Dh25 million in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw remained elusive, five lucky individuals—four from India and one from Bangladesh—struck gold by securing Dh1 million consolation prizes each. Among the winners were UAE residents like Upendran Siju and Sivaprasad Raveendran, both from Kerala, who had been participating in the raffle for years through shared group tickets. For these winners, the windfall serves as a life-changing moment, with plans ranging from settling personal loans to funding their children’s education back home.

The excitement was shared by other winners, including Akhil NB, who hit the jackpot on his very first attempt after purchasing a ticket with friends. Similarly, Mohammad Atik Hasan from Bangladesh joined the ranks of new millionaires, proving that consistency and a bit of fortune can truly pay off. As the Big Ticket organizers gear up for the July promotions, which include a massive Dh20 million grand prize and several car raffles, winners like Akhil are encouraging others to take the leap, noting that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of luck to change your future.