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A Sri Lankan man living in Dubai – who could not afford to bring his family to the city – has won Dh12 million ($3.27m) on Abu Dhabi s lottery draw.
Mohammed Mishfak said his Big Ticket win was life-changing as he collected the prize.
He will spend the money on sorting out financial problems and building a house in his homeland.
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Mr Mishfak was glued to his phone as he knew that presenters Richard Isaac and Bouchra only ever call the big jackpot on the third of each month.
“I was excited and happy at the same time – when I heard that it’s Richard from Big Ticket calling me, [at] that time I knew I had won, he said.
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