Brief
Dubai Indian expat wins Dh25,000 in first Big Ticket entry
Rockey Subba, 29, won Dh25,000 in the September Big Ticket draw after buying his first ticket with friends.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Rockey Subba, a 29‑year‑old Indian expatriate working in Dubai’s transport department, won Dh25,000 in the final September Big Ticket weekly e‑draw, his first ever entry.
What happened
Subba bought a ticket together with five friends, choosing a number based on his birthday. The group’s ticket was one of four winners in the September draw, each receiving Dh25,000 for a total of Dh100,000.
What the reports add
Gulf News reported that Subba was asleep when the winning call arrived and only believed it after checking the results online. He said he plans to spend a little on shopping and hopes to win the grand prize in future draws.
What was said
"I was so happy," Subba told Gulf News after seeing his name online. He added, "I might do a little shopping and enjoy the win." He also said, "Now I’m hoping to win the grand prize."
How it came about
Subba was introduced to the Big Ticket e‑draw by a friend who had recently purchased a ticket. The weekly e‑draws continue through October, with four winners set to receive a 200‑gram, 24‑karat gold bar each, broadcast live on the Big Ticket YouTube channel.
Key facts
- Rockey Subba won Dh25,000 in the September Big Ticket e‑draw (gulfnews.com)
- The prize will be shared among Subba and five friends (gulfnews.com)
- Subba chose his number based on his birthday (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com
- [2] gulfnews.com
