A group of four expatriates from India and Bangladesh are celebrating after each securing Dh25,000 in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly e-draw. For these lucky winners, the prize money serves as both a reward for their persistence and a hopeful stepping stone toward the upcoming August 3 live draw, where a staggering Dh20 million grand prize is up for grabs. Winners like T.A. Mohammed Riyas, a long-term participant from Oman, and Shibin Ramachandran, a UAE-based sales professional, both highlighted the importance of staying optimistic, noting that their victory was the result of years of consistent participation alongside groups of friends.

Beyond the immediate excitement of the cash prize, the winners shared plans that reflect both personal financial prudence and a desire to give back. While some, like Riyas and Ramachandran, intend to set their winnings aside as savings for the future, others like Jojo Thundiyathu Yohannan, a finance manager based in Bahrain, are looking to use their portion to support educational opportunities for children. As the anticipation builds for the next major draw, the winners continue to encourage fellow participants to keep trying their luck, proving that with enough perseverance, the dream of a life-changing win can eventually become a reality.