Indian national wins Dh25 million Big Ticket jackpot
Five receive Dh1 million prizes and three secure Big Spin places
ABU DHABI – An Indian national has become the latest multi-millionaire after winning the Dh25 million grand prize in Big Ticket's Series 288 live draw in Abu Dhabi.
Kanika Arora, from New Delhi, secured the life-changing jackpot after ticket number 476107, purchased on 30 June, was selected as the winning entry.
The latest draw also saw a Dubai resident drive away in a BMW X6, five participants receive Dh1 million each and three contestants qualify for the inaugural Big Spin event.
Winning moment
Big Ticket hosts Richard and Bouchra called Arora shortly after her ticket was announced as the winner. Initially stunned by the news, she became emotional during the call as the reality of the win began to sink in.
"Wow, thank you very much! I am so happy," she said moments after learning she had become the latest Big Ticket millionaire.
Arora later revealed that she and her husband had been purchasing Big Ticket entries every month for the past three years after discovering the draw on YouTube. Before taking part, they researched the competition and were satisfied it was genuine before committing to regular participation.
Reflecting on the moment she received the call, she said she was "completely speechless" before she and her husband were overwhelmed with happiness. The couple had often discussed what they would do if they ever won the grand prize, but never imagined the day would actually arrive.
Among their immediate priorities are buying a new home and supporting their family. Arora also encouraged others to take part, saying that anyone's dream could come true.
More winners
The celebrations extended beyond the grand prize winner. Twinkle Alphin, an Indian national living in Dubai, won a brand-new BMW X6 in the Dream Car series after ticket number 028681, purchased on 28 June, was drawn.
Five participants also walked away with Dh1 million each in the consolation prize draw:
- Akhil NB, an Indian national residing in Sharjah, with ticket number 128811
- Mohammad Atik Hasan, a Bangladeshi national residing in Al Ain, with ticket number 359685
- Sivaprasad Raveendran, an Indian national residing in Abu Dhabi, with ticket number 216730
- Upendran Siju, an Indian national residing in Ras Al Khaimah, with ticket number 351508
- Lancy Pais, an Indian national from Mangalore, India, with ticket number 434420
Big Spin
Big Ticket also announced the first three contestants for its newly introduced Big Spin Draw, scheduled for 3 August, where each participant will have the opportunity to spin the wheel for prizes of up to Dh1 million.
The selected contestants are Osama Mahmoud, a Jordanian national residing in the UAE with ticket number 051331; Nithin Joy, an Indian national living in Doha with ticket number 120451; and Dinesh Kumar Kumaran Nair, an Indian national based in Abu Dhabi with ticket number 078720.
Big Ticket: Next draw
Looking ahead, Big Ticket has launched its latest promotion featuring a Dh20 million grand prize. Participants will also have the chance to win two luxury vehicles: a Maserati Grecale, to be drawn on 3 August, and a Land Rover Defender, which will be awarded on 3 September.
The latest draw follows last month's jackpot, when Bahrain-based Indian expatriate Krishnakumar Syamala Ravindran won the Dh20 million grand prize with ticket number 339729, purchased on 28 May.