Filipino expat in UAE for 17 years wins Dh25,000 from Big Ticket Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Jay Michael Peralta Gines, who has lived in Abu Dhabi for 17 years with his wife, almost missed the moment altogether when a call that he had been waiting for finally came. The 43-year-old from Luzon, Philippines, was fast asleep when the call came through at night, and for a moment, he hesitated to pick up. "It was quite late, so at first I wasn't sure whether to pick up. But as soon…
Abu Dhabi: Jay Michael Peralta Gines, a Filipino expat residing in Abu Dhabi for 17 years, unexpectedly won Dh25,000 in a Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw. The 43-year-old was fast asleep when the call came through late at night, and initially hesitated to answer. However, upon hearing Richard's voice, he recognized him and realized the good news. Jay, who works in Operations Support, plans to enjoy his winnings and intends to keep playing. He discovered Big Ticket through social media and has been playing every month since 2023.
Binod Sebastian, a 41-year-old nurse from Kerala, India, also won Dh25,000 in the same draw. The 10-year Abu Dhabi resident first heard about Big Ticket through friends and plays monthly with a group of five. The winning ticket was selected by one of his friends, making Binod's win his first. He plans to use the prize to cover daily expenses and intends for the group to continue playing monthly.
The other two winners hail from Bangladesh. Kamrul Idrish Miah, a 40-year-old driver living in Al Ain for 17 years, picked his number based on a "good feeling," and won Dh25,000. He plans to invest in a business for his family's future. Mohammed Mamun, a 31-year-old businessman from Ajman with a six-year history in the UAE, won through a random selection made by his group. He intends to keep playing and encourages others to persist in their efforts.
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