Nepal Security Guard Wins Dh30 Million UAE Prize to Share With Four Friends

A Nepali security guard based in the UAE has won the Dh30 million grand prize in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw, instantly turning himself and four colleagues into millionaires. The winner, identified as Bharat, purchased the winning ticket for Series 256, which was drawn on Sunday. Five-Way Split for Grand Prize Bharat, who works for a private security firm, will share the jackpot with four of his friends and co-workers. Each participant contributed to the cost of the ticket, meaning the Dh30 million prize will be divided equally, with each individual receiving Dh6 million. The winning ticket number was 033940, bought on September 16. The win represents a life-altering sum for the group, particularly for Bharat, whose monthly salary as a security guard was a small fraction of his new net worth. He told organizers that he had been buying tickets regularly in hopes of securing a better future for his family in Nepal. Trend of Blue-Collar Winners This latest draw continues a trend in the UAE where low-income expatriate workers frequently secure major lottery prizes through group purchases. By pooling resources to buy tickets, workers increase their chances of participation in draws…