A Sharjah-based expatriate has become the latest multi-millionaire in the UAE after winning the Dh15 million grand prize in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle draw, one of the Gulf’s most popular monthly lottery events. The winner, Vibeesh Palliyali, purchased his winning ticket (number 394150) on February 28 and was announced the jackpot winner in the Series 284 live draw held in Abu Dhabi.
The announcement delighted expatriate communities across the Emirates who have long embraced the Big Ticket as a chance for life-altering luck, especially in recent months when several large prizes have been claimed by fellow residents and visitors alike.
