Indian expat Sandeep Kumar Prasad gained AED 15 million in Abu Dhabi’s Huge Ticket and now needs to return dwelling to his household.
“For the primary time in my life, there’s a lot happiness,” mentioned the 30-year-old, in response to a Gulf Information report.
Prasad purchased the successful ticket, quantity 200669, on August 19. On September 3, his life fully modified when Abu Dhabi Huge Ticket host Richard introduced his quantity because the winner of the Dh15 million (round ₹35 crore) prize in a stay draw.
Journey from India to UAE
Sandeep Kumar Prasad, initially from Uttar Pradesh, has been residing within the UAE for the previous three years, working as a technician at Dubai Drydocks.
Prasad’s spouse, two brothers, and sister stay in India, the place he has additionally been fearful about his father’s poor well being in latest months.
After successful the jackpot, his greatest dream now could be to return to India to be along with his household and begin his personal enterprise.
The Jackpot Ticket
The UP technician first heard in regards to the Huge Ticket draw from his pals. The fortunate ticket was purchased collectively by a bunch of 20 pals.
At first, Prasad couldn’t afford to purchase tickets usually. However for the previous three months, he had been shopping for them usually – and that consistency lastly paid off on September 3.
The 30-year-old by no means thought he would win. In truth, he wasn’t even watching the draw stay. When he came upon he had gained the grand prize, Prasad was full of emotion.
“Oh, thanks sir, thanks…” he screamed.
Aside from the jackpot, six different winners took dwelling AED 100,000 every.