The UAE Lottery’s inaugural draw on Saturday marked a historic moment, with participants hoping to claim a life-changing Dh100 million jackpot.
Despite nearly 30,000 hopeful entrants sharing a collective Dh3.5 million in smaller prizes, the grand prize remains unclaimed.
The lottery, launched on 27 November and regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), generated significant buzz. Participants were required to select six “lucky days” and one “lucky month” from a predefined range of numbers.
In a live-streamed event, hosted by Diala Makki and Chadi Khalaf, the winning numbers were drawn. The numbers selected for the grand prize were 26, 19, 9, 11, 18, 17, with the lucky month being 7.
Lucky Chance winners
While no one matched all seven numbers to win the top prize, the draw saw seven lucky ticket holders each claim Dh100,000 as part of the Lucky Chance prizes. The IDs of these lucky winners were announced live during the event, further fueling excitement and engagement from the audience.
The winning IDs for the Dh100,000 prize included:
- CP6638485
- CQ6766870
- DU9775445
- DJ8619319
- DC7978145
- CO6505342
- CS6983220
Record-breaking interest
The draw, which garnered over 40,000 views, signified a historic moment for the UAE, as the first ever licensed lottery in the country. Ticket prices, set at Dh50, provided a straightforward and inclusive chance to win, with prizes beginning at Dh100 for minor matches, scaling up to Dh1 million for near-complete combinations.
Every ticket purchased generated a unique ID, which could be selected for the Lucky Chance prizes. As part of the broader initiative, tickets also allowed players to enter scratch cards offering instant wins of up to Dh1 million.
How to claim prizes?
To ensure transparency, the process for claiming prizes is designed to be simple and fair. For prizes up to Dh100,000, winnings are automatically credited to players’ accounts. Larger prizes, including the grand prize of Dh100 million, require direct contact with lottery officials. Winners have 180 days to claim their rewards.
UAE Lottery: What’s next?
With the inaugural draw behind them, the next opportunity to win the Dh100 million jackpot is fast approaching. The next draw is scheduled for December 28, and the excitement continues to build. As the clock ticks down, ticket holders across the UAE are once again gearing up for their chance to become the country’s first-ever Dh100 million lottery winner.