(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Big Ticket Abu Dhabi has announced the winner of its August jackpot, with an Indian expat scooping up an incredible Dh15 million during the live draw held on September 3.

The winning ticket, number 200669, was purchased on August 19 by Sandeep Kumar Prasad, a 30-year-old technician based in Dubai. He was left speechless when show host Richard called to deliver the life-changing news. "For the first time in my life, there is so much happiness,” he shared, his voice filled with relief and hope.

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Sandeep, a drydock worker from Uttar Pradesh has been living in the UAE for three years. When he discovered he had won, he was overwhelmed with emotion. He now dreams of returning to India to begin a new chapter, starting his own business, and standing beside his family.

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With his father's health weighing heavily on his heart, this win gives him the strength and optimism to support his loved ones and create a better future for them.

Married and with one sister and two brothers, he first learned about Big Ticket from his friends. The ticket was bought collectively by 20 friends, who have been participating in the draw for the past three months. Although he didn't have the capacity to buy regularly at the beginning, he started purchasing tickets regularly for the past three months, and his persistence has finally paid off.

He ended the call by expressing his gratitude to Big Ticket and sharing a message to those still trying their luck:“If you try, you will also win.”

More lucky winners

In addition to the grand prize, six participants won Dh100,000 each during the September 3 draw. The winners included a Sri Lankan expat residing in Dubai, Dubai-based Ranjith Nair, an overseas participant from India, Nikhil Raj from Kuwait, a Dubai-based expat from Jordan, and Mohammed Rashid, a Bangladeshi expat living in Dubai holding ticket number 072030.

Big Win (spin the wheel) winner Jogendra Jangir claimed Dh140,000 and plans to use the prize to pay off his housing loan and donate to charity, while Jiju Jacob from Mumbai won Dh130,000. The third Big Win contestant, Sharadh from Kerala, claimed Dh130,000 and plans to share the prize with 20 friends. Sattar Mazeeha, after winning Dh100,000, plans to take his family on a trip to the US.

The September 3 draw also featured a BMW M440i, won by ticket number 019706, purchased on August 23 by Shameem Moolathil Hamza Moolathil, an Indian expat living in Abu Dhabi.

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