UAE Big Ticket Draw: Indian Expat Wins Dh15 Million Prize
An Indian technician based in Oman claims a significant jackpot, while additional luxurious prizes are announced for upcoming draws.
Rajesh Mullankil Vellilapullithodi, a 45-year-old technician from Kerala residing in Oman, won Dh15 million in the Big Ticket draw on April 3, 2023, with ticket number 375678, which he purchased on March 30. This win marks a significant milestone for Vellilapullithodi, who has been participating in the Big Ticket draws for several years.
After being initially unreachable following the announcement, he expressed his astonishment and joy upon receiving the winning notification.
Vellilapullithodi stated, "I can’t even put my emotions into words — I was so happy and so shocked when I got the call.
Just five minutes before, my partner told me to check, but I never imagined I would actually win.” Despite this life-changing event, he has yet to outline specific plans for the prize, indicating that he and his group will share the winnings.
He also confirmed his intention to continue buying Big Ticket entries.
In another instance of fortune, UAE national Ali Musharbek, currently residing in Sharjah, won a Maserati Grecale after purchasing his ticket online on March 15, 2025, numbered 018083.
His excitement following the win has been notably high.
In a prior draw held on March 3, Bangladeshi expat Jahangir Alom claimed Dh20 million with ticket number 134468, which he had bought on February 11. The Big Ticket organization has announced an exciting opportunity for April, featuring a guaranteed grand prize of Dh25 million.
Participants purchasing cash prize tickets this month will also enter a weekly e-draw, where five randomly selected winners will receive Dh150,000.
The Big Ticket is also introducing the Big Win Contest, providing four ticket holders with the chance to attend the live draw on May 3, where they are guaranteed to win cash prizes ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh150,000.
The final list of selected participants for the contest will be made available on the Big Ticket website on May 1, with entry requiring the purchase of two or more cash tickets in a single transaction between April 1 and April 24.
Additionally, participants have the chance to win two luxury cars in upcoming draws, including a Range Rover Velar on May 3 and a BMW M440i on June 3, further incentivizing engagement in the lottery.