{
  "id": 6739562,
  "title": "RAK-based Indian expat wins Dh100,000 in Big Ticket with randomly picked number",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/rak-based-indian-expat-wins-dh100-000-in-big-ticket-with-randomly",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T09:37:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/rak-based-indian-expat-wins-dh100000-in-big-ticket-with-randomly-picked-number-1.500670948"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Indian citizen residing in Ras Al Khaimah, Suresh Kumar, has won Dh100,000 in the Big Ticket lottery's Series 290 after purchasing a ticket himself and randomly choosing the winning number. The 39-year-old, who has been living in Ras Al Khaimah for 19 years, has been participating in the lottery since 2019. The Dh100,000 prize is one of five consolation prizes awarded to expatriates from Bangladesh and India in the current series, which totals Dh500,000 in value. Kumar first learned about Big Ticket through social media and has consistently played the game since 2019, sometimes individually and at other times with friends, and decided to buy his winning ticket on his own for this draw. He expressed his joy upon receiving the winning call after years of participation, stating that it was a great feeling to finally win a prize with a ticket he purchased independently. The RAK-based resident has not yet determined how he will use the Dh100,000, but plans to do so after receiving the prize. Despite his recent success, Kumar intends to continue participating in future draws, expressing that the win has only encouraged him to try his luck again.",
  "summary": "Dubai: An Indian expatriate living in Ras Al Khaimah has won Dh100,000 in Big Ticket’s Series 290 after purchasing a ticket on his own and randomly selecting the winning number. Suresh Kumar, 39, an operations management professional from Punjab, India, has been living in Ras Al Khaimah for the past 19 years, while his family remains in India. His Dh100,000 win has been among five consolation…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}