Star-aligned numbers help Dubai resident strike life-changing prize Last updated: May 06, 2026 | 16:02 Rithesh Lobo Supplied Dubai: A Dubai resident’s unusual ticket selection routine has led to a life-changing moment, after he won Dh1 million in the latest Big Ticket series 286. Rithesh Lobo, a 49-year-old document controller based in Dubai since 2002, has been one of the five Indian expatriates to receive the Dh1 million consolation prize, marking an unforgettable milestone in his journey with Big Ticket. Get updated faster and for  FREE : Download the  Gulf News  app now - simply  click here . From friends’ advice to a monthly habit Lobo has first started participating in Big Ticket in 2013 after friends encouraged him to try his luck. What began as casual participation soon turned into a monthly routine, often as part of a group of 10 people pooling entries together.…