Filipino admin in Sharjah shares Big Ticket gold bar win with colleagues, plans son’s future

Dubai: A Filipino administrative worker in Sharjah has announced plans to utilize his share of a Big Ticket gold bar prize to support his son's future following a surprise call revealing that his team of colleagues had secured the winning ticket. Mark Palmitos, a 31-year-old expatriate residing in Sharjah with his wife and child for the past six years, was among four winners of Big Ticket’s inaugural weekly e-draw for October.

Each recipient was awarded a 200-gram, 24-karat gold bar. Palmitos has been participating in the Big Ticket draw for nearly two years, discovering the opportunity through his colleagues. He has been joined by a group of ten coworkers who consistently purchase tickets together in pursuit of a win. Palmitos received the call while en route home from work, expressing his surprise at learning of the win.

Upon his return home, he shared the news with his colleagues the following day, who celebrated the victory together at the office. The group will divide the prize, with Palmitos intending to allocate his portion towards his son's future. The win has motivated him and his colleagues to persist in participating in future draws. Reflecting on the experience, Palmitos has encouraged others not to lose hope, emphasizing that the win is a blessing and urging everyone to continue their pursuit of luck, as one may never know when their moment might occur.

Meanwhile, Big Ticket's October promotion includes a Dh25 million grand prize, with the winner set to be announced during the live draw on November 3.