UAE Lottery, the country’s first licensed national lottery, has crowned its first Dh100,000 winner following its inaugural draw on December 14.
Mirza Omair Baig has become the first recipient of this life-changing prize with the Golden 7 Scratch Card, marking the beginning of a new era for gaming enthusiasts in the UAE.
Operated by The Game LLC, the lottery has quickly captured public attention, offering participants a chance at prizes ranging from Dh100 to an extraordinary Dh100 million jackpot.
Golden 7 Winner Spotlight
Baig’s big win marked a milestone, as he became the first "winner spotlight" celebrated on the lottery’s official social media pages. Sharing their excitement on social media, the lottery’s organisers posted: “Your big win has officially made history as the first #WinnerSpotlight on our page. Enjoy this incredible moment—you’ve earned it!”
Accompanying the announcement was a breakdown of the draw’s mechanics. Tickets ranged from Dh5 to Dh50, with prizes climbing up to Dh1 million for the scratch card option. Meanwhile, the main draw boasted a staggering Dh100 million jackpot, complemented by guaranteed Dh100,000 Lucky Chance prizes for seven unique IDs.
Lucky Chance winners
While the grand prize of Dh100 million remains unclaimed, seven participants walked away Dh100,000 richer. The Lucky Chance winning IDs revealed during the live event were:
- CP6638485
- CQ6766870
- DU9775445
- DJ8619319
- DC7978145
- CO6505342
- CS6983220
These winners contributed to the Dh3.5 million awarded in smaller prizes, with over 28,000 entrants receiving Dh100 each.
The live-streamed event attracted over 7,000 viewers during the announcement and over 40,000 total views – a testament to the anticipation surrounding the UAE’s first licensed lottery. Hosted by renowned personalities Diala Makki and Chadi Khalaf, the evening was electric with excitement as the numbers were drawn.
The winning numbers for the grand prize were 26, 19, 9, 11, 18, 17, with the month set at 7. Despite the top prize remaining unclaimed, participants are eagerly looking ahead to the next draw on December 28.
Transparency and Fair Play
To ensure fairness and simplicity, prizes up to Dh100,000 are automatically credited to winners’ accounts. Larger amounts, including the Dh100 million jackpot, require direct engagement with lottery officials. All winners have 180 days to claim their rewards, ensuring ample time to process their prizes.
UAE Lottery: Next draw
Mark your calendars for December 28 as the UAE Lottery gears up for its next highly anticipated draw. Participants have another chance to claim the Dh100 million jackpot, alongside other exciting prizes. Tickets are priced between Dh5 and Dh50, offering opportunities to win scratch card prizes up to Dh1 million or take part in the Lucky Day and Lucky Chance draws. With growing excitement, this could be the moment history is made in the UAE’s gaming landscape.