Indian expat bags Dh20 million in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi live draw

emirates7 - -This month, five consolation prizes of Dh1 million each were also announced

It's the third day of the new month and it's once again time to name a new winner of Big Ticket's grand prize. This month, Shanthalu Shittigar, an Indian expat who lives in Oman bagged Dh20 million in the contest's second raffle of the year.

Shittigar, who works in the retail sector in the Omani capital, Muscat, won his winning ticket number 305810 on January 20. During a call to inform him of his win, he said he has been participating in Big Ticket raffles since 2021. He bought his winning ticket with another friend, which means that both of them will get Dh10 million each.

His first reaction to the win was "Oh my God, seriously?.. Thank you!". Regarding what he would do with the money, Shittigar said he does not know yet, while the show's presenters told him to take his time in thinking.

Dubai-based Filipino expat Anna Lee Gayongan won the life-changing amount of Dh30 million in last month's live draw. She was in attendence today to choose the next lucky winner of the grand prize. Asked by the show's presenters, Richard and Bouchra why she did not pick the call to inform her of the hefty prize she won, she said she was playing with her kids.

Five other millionaires

Besides the grand prize of Dh20 million, five consolation prizes of Dh1 million each were also announced in February 3 draw. Here are the new millionaires:

Ticket 148955: Jency Ruba, from India, lives in India.

Ticket 219822: Desan Kunshu, from India, lives in India

Ticket 368090: Santosh Kumar, from India, lives in Abu Dhabi

Ticket 195057: Dulan Mayura, from Sri Lanka, lives in Dubai

Ticket 142246: Mohammed Abu Syed, from Bangladesh, lives in Al Ain

Fancy car

A Bangladeshi expat who lives in Sharjah was also lucky to win BMWX5. Shahin Miah bought his winning ticket, 002887, on January 11.

Next draw

Big Ticket Abu Dhabi has announced Dh15-million jackpot for one lucky winner in February. The grand prize for February will be awarded during the live draw on March 3, offering participants the chance to become the next millionaire.

Alongside the grand prize, consolation prizes of Dh100,000 each will also be awarded to five winners, reinforcing February as one of the most rewarding months in the draw’s calendar. Throughout the month, Big Ticket will host four weekly e-draws, with each draw awarding Dh50,000 to four winners.