Watch: Dubai-based Filipino expat wins Dh30 million Big Ticket jackpot

DUBAI – Filipino expat Anna Lee Gayongan, who resides in Dubai, has struck gold in the first Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot of 2026, claiming Dh30 million.

The winning ticket, number 074090, was purchased on 21st December.

The draw was held live in Abu Dhabi, with Rajan PV, the 52-year-old Indian expat who won Dh25 million last month, present to select the grand prize winner.

Phone unanswered

When show hosts Richard and Bouchra attempted to contact Anna Lee, her phone went unanswered twice. Richard urged the public: “If you know Anna Lee Gayongan, tell her to pick up her call.” Bouchra added with a laugh: “Where is Anna Lee?”

Consolation winners

Alongside the Dh30 million grand prize, five other participants received consolation prizes of Dh50,000 each. The winners were:

• Sony Thompson, Indian expat in Dubai, ticket number 414500
• Ressa Shah, Indian expat in Dubai, ticket number 292964
• Rexi Abraham Chacko, Indian expat in Dubai, ticket number 393766
• Saju Subramanian, Indian expat in Abu Dhabi, ticket number 33364
• Mohammad Abdul Fazal, Bangladeshi expat, ticket number 056930

The draw series 282 marks an exciting start to the year for Big Ticket Abu Dhabi, offering life-changing prizes to participants across the UAE.