In the latest UAE Big Ticket draw, five lucky participants from India and Bangladesh emerged as winners, collectively taking home a cash prize of Dh250,000, marking another exciting moment for international ticket holders.
UAE Big Ticket Draw: Five Winners from India and Bangladesh Take Home Dh250,000.
Five Winners from India and Bangladesh Share Dh250,000 in Big Ticket Series 282 Draw
The latest Big Ticket draw in the UAE has brought cheer and celebration to five participants from India and Bangladesh, who collectively walked away with a total prize amount of Dh250,000. Announced by Big Ticket organisers, the winners were part of Series 282, with each individual receiving Dh50,000 as part of the weekly electronic draw.
The group of winners reflects the diversity of the UAE’s expatriate population, comprising four Indian nationals from the southern state of Kerala and one Bangladeshi expatriate who has been living and working in the country for over a decade. For many of them, the win was not just about financial reward but also about shared participation, long-standing friendships, and the hope that comes with perseverance.
A Young Engineer’s Early Success
Among the winners was Sony K Thompson, a 28-year-old maintenance engineer originally from Kerala and currently residing in Sharjah. Unlike some of the other recipients who have been participating for several years, Thompson’s Big Ticket journey is still relatively new, having begun just four months ago.
Despite his short participation period, Thompson’s disciplined approach involved pooling resources with a group of close friends. Every month, he and 10 friends jointly purchase tickets, sharing both the cost and the anticipation that comes with each draw.
When informed of his win, Thompson described the moment as deeply motivating. He said that winning so early in his participation journey was both unexpected and encouraging, reinforcing his belief in collective participation.
“This win has given me a lot of confidence,” he shared. “We play together every month, and the idea has always been to share whatever comes our way. Winning Dh50,000 so soon has made the experience even more meaningful.”
He confirmed that the prize money will be distributed among the group, staying true to the agreement they had from the start.
A Veteran Participant Finally Sees Success
Another Kerala native, Ressa Maramthottathil Shah, represents the patience and persistence of long-term Big Ticket participants. Now 65 years old, Shah works as a general technician and has been residing in Dubai for nearly 30 years.
His involvement with Big Ticket spans an impressive 15 years. Over this time, Shah has remained consistent, purchasing tickets every month with a group of around 20 friends. For him, participation has always been as much about camaraderie as it has been about the prospect of winning.
When Shah discovered that his ticket had been selected, he said he was overwhelmed with joy.
“I was extremely happy when I found out,” he recalled. “After all these years, it felt like patience truly paid off.”
Despite his win, Shah has no plans to stop participating. On the contrary, he intends to continue buying tickets with his group, believing that consistency and shared effort remain key to the experience. As with others in group purchases, the prize money will be divided among his fellow participants.
A Surprise Win for a Dubai-Based IT Professional
The third winner, Rexi Abraham Chacko, is a 50-year-old IT professional who has been living and working in Dubai for several years. Unlike some of the others, Chacko purchases his Big Ticket entries independently rather than as part of a group.
For the past five years, he has been buying tickets regularly, hopeful but never certain that his name would one day be called. When he received the news of his win, he described the feeling as nothing short of shocking.
“I did not expect it at all,” he said. “It came as a complete surprise.”
Beyond personal use, Chacko plans to allocate a portion of his winnings toward charitable efforts. He explained that giving back to the community has always been important to him and that this prize offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.
“I would like to support charitable causes on a regular basis,” he said, adding that sharing good fortune with others brings its own sense of fulfillment.
An Engineer’s Commitment Pays Off
Another Indian winner from Kerala, Saju Anatt Subramanyan Mohanan Anatt Mohanan, is a 45-year-old engineer currently based in Abu Dhabi. He has been participating in Big Ticket draws for approximately four years, steadily purchasing tickets with optimism and consistency.
For Mohanan, the experience has always been about hope and shared excitement. Upon learning that he had won Dh50,000, he expressed gratitude and relief, saying the win reinforced his belief in staying committed.
He plans to divide the prize among his friends and continue participating in upcoming draws. “This win motivates me to keep going,” he said, noting that Big Ticket has become a regular part of his routine.
First-Time Luck for a Bangladeshi Expatriate
The fifth and final winner, Mohammed Baktier MD Abdul Fazl, stands out for achieving success remarkably early in his Big Ticket journey. A 45-year-old assistant QC manager originally from Bangladesh, Fazl has been living in Dubai since 2008.
Unlike many participants who wait years for a win, Fazl secured his first Big Ticket prize on only his second attempt. He described hearing the news as an emotional moment.
“I was extremely happy when I found out,” he said.
Fazl explained that the Dh50,000 prize would be put toward meaningful goals. One of his primary plans is to invest in property in Bangladesh, while another portion of the funds will be used to support underprivileged families and an orphanage in his home country.
He also expressed his intention to continue participating in Big Ticket draws, encouraged by his early success.
January Campaign Offers Major Prizes
Big Ticket organisers highlighted that the Series 282 draw is part of the broader January campaign, which includes some of the biggest prizes of the year. The headline attraction is a Dh20 million grand prize, along with five consolation prizes of Dh1 million each.
In addition, participants have the chance to win Dh50,000 in weekly electronic draws, similar to the one in which the five winners emerged. Luxury vehicles are also part of the campaign, with prizes including a BMW X5 and a Range Rover Velar, adding further excitement for ticket holders.
Draws are scheduled at various intervals throughout the month, giving participants multiple opportunities to win.
How to Participate
Big Ticket entries can be purchased through the official website or at physical counters located at Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport. Organisers encourage participants to play responsibly and note that many winners often choose group purchases to share both the cost and the potential rewards.
As demonstrated by the diverse stories of the five Series 282 winners, Big Ticket continues to attract participants from different backgrounds, professions, and nationalities—each united by the hope that the next draw could change their lives.
