DUBAI: The UAE Lottery, the nation’s sole licensed lottery, has revealed six winners who each took home Dh100,000 in its latest Lucky Day Draw.
Among them are Indian and Filipino expatriates whose Lucky Chance IDs paved the way for this life-changing moment.
Thirupathi Lamba, a 34-year-old Indian residing in Abu Dhabi, is one of the fortunate winners. With over a decade of experience working in the UAE, he described his win as “amazing” and encouraged others to try their luck. “I’ve been telling everyone to participate. It’s secure, and you never know when it might be your turn,” he said. Sharing his plans for the prize money, Thirupathi said he will prioritise his family. “A portion will go to my mother, wife, and my children’s education,” he added.
For Bijoy, an Indian national from Kerala, persistence paid off. After multiple attempts, he finally secured Dh100,000. “Third time’s the charm,” he said, expressing his gratitude and excitement. His win serves as an inspiration for those who continue to participate in hopes of striking it big.
Another Indian winner, Nishad Palliyattel from Kerala, shared his dreams after winning Dh100,000. “I’ll help my family, start a business, and then travel,” he said, filled with excitement for the future.
Suresh Puthuparambil, from Kerala, has been living in Dubai for 37 years. He was introduced to the UAE Lottery by a company auditor and decided to participate for the first time. “I purchased a ticket and got the first number. My advice is if you try, you can win. If you don’t try, you will not… so you need to keep trying,” he said.
Subramanian Velayutham, from Tamil Nadu, and Lalimen Joseph, from Kerala, have been working in the UAE for the past 10 years. They discovered the UAE Lottery through social media and a friend’s recommendation. “The first time, I took four tickets,” Subramanian said. The duo tried their luck together and turned small wins into an incredible Dh100,000. Their story of teamwork and perseverance serves as a reminder of the possibilities that come with participation.
Kevin Lexter Soriano, a Filipino resident in the UAE since 2013, also became a Dh100,000 winner. Calling The UAE Lottery his “lucky charm,” Kevin immediately entered another draw after receiving the winning call. “If you haven’t tried yet, just join. You never know when it’s your turn,” he urged fellow participants.
UAE Lottery: Prize structure
The UAE Lottery continues to create millionaires and provide substantial winnings. Participants aged 18 and above have various opportunities to win big, with the Lucky Day Draw offering a jackpot prize of Dh100 million.
Besides the jackpot, second, third, fourth, and fifth prizes are available for those who match a combination of numbers. Additionally, seven Lucky Chance IDs are guaranteed to receive Dh100,000 each in every draw.
The lottery also features four types of scratch cards for instant wins:
- Oasis Bonanza (Dh5 entry - win up to Dh50,000)
- Copper Cups (Dh10 entry - win up to Dh100,000)
- Mega Sails (Dh20 entry - win up to Dh300,000)
- Golden 7 (Dh50 entry - win up to Dh1,000,000)
Previous draw highlights
In the last draw, the UAE Lottery hosted its fourth live event, featuring winners and hopeful participants aiming for the Dh100 million jackpot.
Although no one claimed the grand prize, seven players secured Dh100,000 each through the Lucky Chance ID draw. Meanwhile, 47 participants took home Dh1,000 by matching five numbers, and over 7,200 players won Dh100 each.
The winning numbers from the previous draw’s ‘Days’ set were 20, 11, 26, 29, 24, and 30, while 12 was the winning number in the ‘Months’ section. To claim the jackpot, players must match all six ‘Days’ numbers and the single ‘Months’ number.
The next draw
The UAE Lottery continues to remind players about responsible gaming, noting that the odds of winning the jackpot stand at 1 in 8.8 million. Tickets cost Dh50 and are available online for those physically present in the UAE.
The excitement builds as the next draw is scheduled for February 8, 2025, with thousands of participants hoping to secure their place among the winners.