Four Expats from Armenia and Bangladesh Share AED 100,000 in Big Ticket’s First Weekly E-Draw of July

Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for the month of July has awarded four winners from Armenia and Bangladesh, each receiving AED 25,000. Their stories capture the thrill of possibility that defines Big Ticket, where participants see their dreams begin to take shape.

MD Shafikul Islam

Md Shafikul Islam, a 33-year-old from Bangladesh, works in a car garage and has been living in the UAE for the past 16 years. He first heard about Big Ticket through the news and recommendations from friends. After purchasing his first ticket a few years ago, he took a break before returning two years ago and has been participating every month since then as part of a group.

Recalling the winning moment, Shafikul shared, “I was extremely happy when I received the call. This is my first time winning, and it came as a complete surprise.” He added that the winning ticket had been selected at random alongside one of his friends, making the experience even more memorable after years of trying his luck.

Speaking about his plans, Shafikul said the group will split the prize and decide together how to use the winnings. While he has not yet made any specific plans for his share, he confirmed that he will continue participating in future Big Ticket draws, encouraging others to keep trying, adding, “Inshallah, you will also win.”

Mohammed Amdad Ullah Ali Hossain

Mohammed Amdad Ullah, a 46-year-old business owner from Bangladesh, has been living in the UAE for the past 16 years. Having previously lived in Ajman, he now resides in Dubai and has been purchasing Big Ticket entries from the Al Ain store monthly for nearly two years alongside two of his friends, who are also his business partners.

Speaking about his journey, Ullah shared, “When selecting my ticket, I always wanted the first number to be zero, so that’s how I chose this winning ticket.” Reflecting on the winning moment, he added, “I’m super happy. For me, it’s not just about winning the money, t’s about the hope that Big Ticket gives people. That’s what makes it so special.”

Looking ahead, Ullah shared that he and his business partners plan to invest the cash prize back into their business. He also shared that he has already purchased his next Big Ticket entry, with his sights firmly set on the grand prize. Encouraging others to stay hopeful, he added that he intends to continue participating, saying he will always keep trying his luck with Big Ticket.

Raphael Topalian

59 years old, Raphael Topalian, originally from Armenia and born in Lebanon, has been living in the UAE for the past 26 years. While his siblings and mother are based in the UAE, the rest of his family lives abroad. He has been participating in Big Ticket for many years, taking a one-year break before recently resuming his ticket purchases. This marks his first-ever Big Ticket win.

Raphael shared, “When I opened the Big Ticket website, the first ticket number that caught my eye was the one I selected. Usually, I take my time and go through the different numbers before making a choice, but this time I simply trusted my instinct.” He added, “I was so surprised that I didn’t have any words for Richard when he called. It was the first time in my life that I had ever won something like this. My family and I were so happy,we were jumping with excitement.”

Speaking about his plans, Raphael shared that he intends to use part of the prize to support his family, with a portion set aside for his daughter. Looking ahead, he hopes to one day win the Big Ticket grand prize. Encouraging others to stay hopeful, he added, “Keep believing. I lost hope for a while but started again, and that day luck was on my side. Whenever I saw previous winners, I never felt jealous or disappointed, I was always happy for them. I believe it’s important to have that mindset because one day, your turn will come.”

Mohammad Harunur Rashid Jalal

Originally from Bangladesh, Mohammad Harunur was thrilled to discover that his Big Ticket purchase had turned into a winning one. He purchased his ticket in-store, ticket number 083279, and was overjoyed when he received the news.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Big Ticket is adding even more excitement to the season with its July promotion. This month one lucky winner will take home the grand prize of AED 20 million during the live draw on August 3, while five additional winners will each receive AED 100,000 in consolation prizes on the same night.

Three weekly e-draws remain with four winners each receiving AED 25,000. Customers can tune in to watch the weekly E-draws live on the Big Ticket YouTube channel at 7:30 PM, making it easier for everyone to join in the excitement and follow the draws live in the evening.

Customers who purchase one Big Ticket anytime during July will also be entered into The Big Spin. Three participants will be selected during the August 3rd live draw and will go on to play the game on September 3rd, where each participant could win up to AED 1 million cash prize.

Big Ticket’s Dream Car promotion also continues this summer, with two luxury vehicles up for grabs. The Maserati Grecale draw will take place on August 3, followed by the Land Rover Defender draw on September 3.

With an AED 20 million grand prize, five AED 100,000 consolation prizes, weekly AED 25,000 wins, Dream Car draws and The Big Spin, Big Ticket’s July promotion is giving customers plenty of reasons to take part this summer.

Tickets are available online at www.bigticket.ae or at retail locations across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

• Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport, Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Morafiq Mussafah, Mina Zayed Port Morafiq, and Morafiq Madinat Zayed.
• Al Ain: Al Ain Airport and Morafiq City Check-In in Al Ain.
  • *The Morafiq stores are operating daily from 10am to 10pm.

Weekly E‑Draw Schedule – July:

• Week 2: Purchase from 9 – 15 July | E-draw on 16 July (Thursday)
• Week 3: Purchase from 16 – 22 July | E-draw on 23 July (Thursday)
• Week 4: Purchase from 23 – 31 July | E-draw on 1 August (Saturday)