India, Oct. 23 -- An Indian businessman living in the UAE has won a 200-gram, 24-carat gold bar after purchasing a Big Ticket entry with his friends. The winning ticket was chosen entirely at random, making the unexpected windfall even more surprising for the group, according to a report by Gulf News.

The winner, identified as 44-year-old Brijaesh Madambi Bhaskaran, is originally from Kerala and currently runs a business in Ajman. While he lives in the UAE, his family remains in India.

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Bhaskaran first came across Big Ticket on social media around three years ago. Since then, he has regularly participated in its draw...