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One Number Away From $4 Million: Three Indian Expats Celebrate Emirates Draw Wins
2026-06-04T12:00:00.000Z

One Number Away From $4 Million: Three Indian Expats Celebrate Emirates Draw Wins

Now, $50 Million MEGA7 Opportunity Awaits This Sunday

It was only one number that separated three Indian expats from Emirates Draw’s $4 million EASY6 grand prize… but their wins still made the moment unforgettable.

Binuraja Eswaer from Tamil Nadu, India, Abrahim Matthew from Kerala, India, and another winner matched 5 out of 6 numbers in the latest EASY6 draw, winning $8,333 each and coming only one number away from the life-changing grand prize.

Their stories are about ambition, responsibility, and the determination to keep moving forward in pursuit of a better tomorrow.

Binuraja started playing two years ago after discovering Emirates Draw through YouTube. Like many expatriates working away from home, his motivation was personal: creating a better future for his family.

"I participated to try my luck and to improve my family's life," he shared.

When asked why he continued playing, his answer captured a feeling many players share:

"I started playing because Emirates Draw gives me hope."

Using the randomize option, Binuraja did not think one entry would bring him close to a multimillion-dollar prize. The moment he learned about his win, he was at work.

“I first told my family,” Binuraja said.

Describing the experience in a one word, he mentioned: "Happy."

His message to others is sincere.

"Keep trying, you never know when luck will come."

And for anyone struggling through difficult times: "Never lose hope. Keep trying…"

Abrahim Matthew’s story is equally inspiring. A Business Development Manager working in the logistics sector, he had been playing Emirates Draw for only three months when he secured his win.

His goal was clear from the beginning: "I need a fund to clear my liabilities and to invest in business to achieve my dreams…"

Like many people balancing ambitions with financial commitments, Abrahim saw participation as a step toward the future he wants to build.

When he received the winning confirmation email, disbelief came first.

"Actually I was shocked when I received the email, then I checked my account to confirm the amount…"

He then shared the news with his wife. That moment brought happiness and the realization of how close he had come to the grand prize. Still, the experience strengthened his belief in continuing to try.

"In my opinion, we all need to play as much as we can because today or tomorrow, we can win… Don't lose the opportunity."

The stories of Binuraja and Abrahim come at an especially exciting moment for Emirates Draw players worldwide.

This June, the headline opportunity is bigger: the MEGA7 grand prize has increased from $30 million to $50 million, offering an additional $20 million opportunity for one or more lucky winners. The next draw takes place this Sunday, 7 June, giving participants another chance to turn possibility into big wins!

In addition to the $50 million prize, Emirates Draw is also giving players more reasons to celebrate throughout the month. Through its latest PICK2 promotion, participants can enjoy the chance to win $150,000 hourly by purchasing three PICK2 tickets and receiving two free. To claim this offer, players need to add five PICK2 tickets to their cart and enter the code PICK2.

For the three winners, one draw brought them closer to the future they have been working toward. For others, their stories are a sign that the unexpected is always one draw away, and one number can change the entire story.