Indian wins Dhs10 million in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket raffle - GulfToday

Indian wins Dhs10 million in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket raffle

  • 04 May 2020
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Big Ticket officials with one of the previous winner of the Dhs10m draw in Abu Dhabi. File

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Dileepkumar Ellikkottil Parameswaran, an Indian national won Dhs10 million ($2 million) at the Big Ticket raffle in the United Arab Emirates capital city.

Dileepkumar from Kerala took home the mega prize on Sunday amid pandemic.

He bought the ticket online on April 14.

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Parameswaran was elated with his win, saying he has a loan outstanding of Dhs700,000 and therefore a part of prize money will go towards its settlement.

Big Ticket is the largest and longest-running monthly raffle draw for cash prizes and dream luxury cars in Abu Dhabi.

Tickets can be purchased online or at Abu Dhabi International Airport and Al Ain Airport's Departure Duty Free.

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