A UAE-based Filipino expatriate, Reynaldo Herboso, has struck gold by winning the AED 20 million grand prize in Series 289 of Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket raffle draw. The winning ticket, numbered 267822 and purchased on July 13, was officially drawn during the live raffle session on Monday.
Herboso, who works in Dubai and has been consistently purchasing Big Ticket entries for 15 years, expressed complete disbelief when show hosts called him live from the studio to deliver the news.
The jackpot total will be shared equally among a group of 10 individuals who pooled funds to purchase the winning ticket jointly, with Herboso receiving an individual share of AED 2 million. Notably, the winning ticket for this cycle was picked by Kanika Arora, a Delhi-based winner who claimed the AED 25 million Big Ticket grand prize last month.
Key Highlights of the Event:
- Winning Details: Ticket Number 267822, purchased on July 13, won the AED 20 Million grand prize in Big Ticket Series 289.
- Winner Profile: Reynaldo Herboso, a Filipino resident based in Dubai who participated in the draw continuously for 15 years.
- Prize Distribution: AED 20 million split equally among 10 group participants (AED 2 million per individual).
- Selection Context: The winning ticket was drawn by previous AED 25 million jackpot winner Kanika Arora from Delhi, India.
📊 Fact-Sheet Summary
- Raffle Event: Abu Dhabi Big Ticket (Series 289).
- Grand Prize Value: AED 20 Million.
- Winning Ticket Number: 267822 (Purchased July 13).
- Primary Winner: Reynaldo Herboso (Filipino expat in Dubai, UAE).
- Shared Ownership Structure: 10-person pool (Individual payout: AED 2 Million).
- Persistence Timeline: 15 years of consistent participation.
