Lebanese Expat Wins Dh150,000 After 20 Years of Monthly Big Ticket Entries

A 79-year-old Lebanese expatriate residing in the UAE has won Dh150,000 in the Big Ticket raffle, ending a 20-year streak of monthly entries. The winner, who has maintained a consistent routine of purchasing a ticket every month for two decades, secured the cash prize in the latest draw held in Abu Dhabi. Two Decades of Participation The Lebanese national confirmed that he began participating in the raffle in the early 2000s. Despite not winning a major prize for 20 years, he continued to purchase a ticket during every monthly cycle. His persistence resulted in his selection for one of the secondary cash prizes during the most recent drawing, totaling Dh150,000. The winner indicated that the prize money would be used to support his family, noting that the long-term commitment to the draw was driven by the hope of eventually securing a financial return. His case represents one of the longest recorded periods of consecutive participation before a win in the history of the regional raffle. Big Ticket Prize Structure Big Ticket, which operates primarily out of Abu Dhabi, is the UAE’s longest-running raffle draw. It is known for awarding multi-million dirham grand prizes, alongside…