Abu Dhabi, Aug. 23 -- Adding to the growing list of Indian winners, three United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based expats have secured Dirham 50,000 (Rs 11,87,311) each in the Big Ticket draw.

The winners - Kabeer Kazhinkil, Bikrama Sahu, and Anthony Ashok secured their prizes in the 277th draw after their ticket numbers were picked in the live draw.

Kabeer Kazhinkil, a 42-year-old from Kerala and a long-time Dubai resident, works in a meat shop. He shares the prize with five friends, including a driver and typing centre staff, after purchasing ticket number 170133 on July 7.

Expressing gratitude, he said, "This land has given me a job, an opportunity to thrive, and now an unexpected Big Ticket win. I feel truly blessed."

Bikrama Sahu, a 48-y...