Rajeev Arikkatt had as many as six tickets within the draw and gained with a free one.
Joyful celebrations erupted for Rajeev Arikkatt, an Indian immigrant residing within the UAE, after he gained a staggering 15 million dirhams (roughly Rs 33 crore) within the Large Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly draw. This life-changing windfall got here as a whole shock, with Rajeev receiving the profitable ticket, quantity 037130, as a freebie throughout raffle draw quantity 260, in response to Khaleej Occasions.
Rajeev, who has been collaborating within the Large Ticket attracts for the previous three years, presently works at an architectural agency in Al Ain. He shares his house along with his spouse and their two younger youngsters, aged 5 and eight. The profitable ticket held particular significance, that includes the birthdays of his beloved youngsters.
Nonetheless reeling from the sudden stroke of luck, Rajeev has but to finalize his plans for the huge windfall. Nonetheless, in a heartwarming twist, he intends to share his success by dividing the prize cash equally with 19 others. This beneficiant choice extends the enjoyment of his win, reworking it right into a shared celebration for a bigger neighborhood.
“I’ve been residing in Al Ain for greater than 10 years. I’ve been buying tickets for the previous 3 years. That is the primary time I’ve gained a lottery. This time, me and my spouse chosen tickets with numbers 7 and 13, that are the delivery dates of our kids. Two months in the past, I missed Dh1 million by a whisker with the identical mixture, however this time I used to be lucky,” Rajeev advised Khaleej Occasions concerning the ticket purchased on January 11.
The 40-year-old man from Kerala had excessive hopes of profitable, on condition that he possessed a complete of six tickets for the draw. Surprisingly, it was the complimentary ticket that secured his victory.
“I acquired a particular provide from Large Ticket, whereas I acquired 4 tickets without spending a dime after I bought two. Whereas I’ve at all times been hoping to win, this time the expectations had been excessive with six tickets within the draw.”
Recollecting the moments when the present hosts Richard and Bouchra referred to as him, he stated, “I used to be speechless. I could not describe the emotions in phrases. I recognised Richard’s voice, as I had been listening to it for years. I knew he referred to as the winners, however I by no means imagined it was the primary prize. It was a shock. This can be a life-changing second, not only for me however for others in our group.”
