Indian Expat Wins Big in Abu Dhabi’s Weekly Lottery
September ended on a high note for several lucky residents in the UAE, as four individuals from India and Pakistan collectively took home Dh100,000 in the final Big Ticket weekly e-draw. Among the winners was Rockey Subba, a 29-year-old Dubai-based transport worker who experienced the thrill of a lifetime when his very first ticket purchase proved successful. After being nudged to participate by a friend, Rockey used his birthday to pick his lucky numbers. The news of the win came as a complete shock to him, as he was still waking up when the official call came through. Now, having tasted success, he is already setting his sights on the upcoming grand prize.
Similarly, IT engineer Kunal Pillai, an 11-year Abu Dhabi resident, found himself in disbelief when he received word that he and his friends had won. Having participated in the draws for about a year with a close-knit group, the win served as a perfect early birthday treat for him. Meanwhile, Pakistani national Muhammad Imran Abdul, a driver living in the UAE for 15 years, secured his prize through a spontaneous, randomly selected ticket. Thrilled by his first-ever win, Muhammad is now looking toward the future, hoping to use the funds as a stepping stone to launch a business venture of his own. As the excitement settles, Big Ticket has already geared up for October, promising even larger rewards, including a massive Dh25 million grand prize and various gold bar giveaways.