Karnataka Native Wins Rs 49 Crore Jackpot in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket Draw

• Shanthanu Shettigar, a 33-year-old Indian expatriate from Udyavar, Udupi district, won Dh20 million (approximately Rs 49 crore) in the Abu Dhabi Big Ticket raffle draw.
• Shettigar, currently based in Muscat, Oman, works in the retail sector and purchased the winning ticket (Series 283, ticket number 305810) jointly with a friend.
• The lottery results were revealed online on Tuesday, with the live draw held earlier this week in Abu Dhabi.
• News of the victory sparked celebrations in Udupi, with friends and relatives expressing pride for the community.
• Big Ticket is a popular monthly draw attracting participants globally, known for awarding multi-million Dirham jackpots to expatriates and residents.