As part of the latest Big Ticket Live draw, Munavar Fairoos, a private driver in Al Ain, won the Dh20-million grand prize. Munavar will share the prize with a group of 30 people who pitched in to buy the ticket.

Previously living in Abu Dhabi, the loyal Big Ticket customer has been buying tickets every month for the past five years.

Asked what he planned to do with the winnings, the Indian expat said, “I’m not sure yet because I didn’t expect this to happen.” I’m still stunned and will need some time to think about my options.” The grand prize, bought with a group of 30 people, will be equally shared.

On December 31 afternoon's live draw, ten lucky winners of Indian, Palestinian, Lebanese, and Saudi Arabian nationalities were also announced, taking home cash prizes worth Dh100,000.

On the same day, Suthesh Kumar Kumaresan won the fourth weekly e-draw for the month of December, taking home Dh1 million. The Abu Dhabi resident who works as an engineer for Etihad Airways says he stops by the in-store counters at Abu Dhabi International Airport to buy his tickets each time he travels.

Keeping with tradition, he bought his winning ticket on his way home from a vacation with his family. “It was my seven-year-old daughter who actually chose the winning ticket numbers,” he told Big Ticket’s representatives. “My family is very excited about the win. In India, we bought a home and plan to use the money to pay off the interest."

During the month of January, one lucky individual will be named the grand prize winner and walk away with Dh15 million during the live draw on February 3. Dream Car ticket holders who purchase their tickets starting on January 1 will also have the chance to win a Maserati Grecale on March 3.