Abu Dhabi: The latest edition of Big Ticket’s The Big Win Contest has made dreams come true for four lucky expatriates from India and Pakistan, who collectively walked away with AED 510,000 in prize money during the Series 277 draw.

Aslam Shaikh – AED 150,000 Winner
Aslam Shaikh, a 42-year-old mobile shop owner from Andhra Pradesh, India, and long-time resident of Kuwait, clinched AED 150,000. Having discovered Big Ticket just six months ago through friends, he now participates as part of a seven-member group. Overjoyed by his win, Shaikh said he would share the prize equally with his friends and reinvest his share into his business.

Smiresh Athikkunnu Parambil Kunchan – AED 120,000 Winner
Kerala native Smiresh Athikkunnu Parambil Kunchan, 40, who has been working in aluminium fabrication in Al Ain for 17 years, won AED 120,000. Purchasing tickets as part of a 16-member group, Smiresh said he would use his winnings to support his family and continue participating in future draws.

Mohammad Sikandar Hayat – AED 100,000 Winner
Pakistan’s Mohammad Sikandar Hayat, a 55-year-old mechanical engineer who has lived in Abu Dhabi for nearly three decades, won AED 100,000 after buying tickets for 20 years. He plans to divide the prize among his four daughters and praised Big Ticket for its transparency.

Firoz Khan – AED 140,000 Winner
India’s Firoz Khan secured AED 140,000 after purchasing his winning ticket online.

Big Prizes Ahead
August is set to be a blockbuster month for Big Ticket, with a grand prize of AED 15 million to be drawn on September 3. Six other winners will each claim AED 100,000, while The Big Win Contest offers guaranteed cash prizes ranging from AED 50,000 to AED 150,000 for customers purchasing two or more tickets before August 25.

Car enthusiasts can also look forward to the BMW M440i giveaway on September 3, followed by the Range Rover Velar on October 3.

Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.bigticket.ae or at Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport counters.