A Bangladeshi expat has won Dirham 1 million (Bangladesh Taka 2.98 crore) during a weekly electronic draw of ‘Big Ticket Abu Dhabi,’ according to a report published in Khaleej Times newspaper on Wednesday
Mohammed, a 56-year-old expat based in Ras Al Khaimah, got lucky after purchasing tickets for a year. While working as a driver, he heard about Big Ticket from his friends. As a group, they have been buying tickets every month.
“We are a group of 19 people. We have been buying Big Ticket every month for a year now. This is the third time that I bought a ticket under my name.”
Mohammed purchased tickets during the special promotion and won the big prize.
“We bought 4 tickets with the special offer ‘buy 2, get 2 free’ offer. I selected 2 tickets, and my friends selected the other two. I chose the winning ticket. I am happy about our winning.”
Asked about his future plans, Mohammed said he may buy a house back home in Bangladesh.
“I don’t know yet. I will share my prize with my friends, and with my cash portion, I might buy a new house in Bangladesh for my children,” Mohammed added.
