Indian man wins UAE's biggest ever lottery payout of Dh 100 million grand prize

The UAE Lottery's first ever Dh 100 million grand prize was won by an Indian man identified as Anil Kumar B. He is also the sole winner of the biggest ever lottery prize awarded in the UAE.

The winner matched all seven numbers in the draw, which has staggering odds of one in 88,35,372 to secure whopping amount. Though multiple jackpot winners are possible, only one ticket holder claimed the entire Dh 100 million prize this time.

Further details about the winner would be revealed only after the verification procedures are complete. The prize amount, which will not come under UAE personal tax, will be kept in a separate account held in trust until the winner claims it. The prize will be paid within 30 days of validation.

After confirming the record-breaking prize, the UAE Lottery, which is operated by Game LLC, an Abu Dhabi-based operator licensed in July 2024, said it was a "historic milestone for the UAE’s entertainment and gaming landscape".

The lottery operator said verification procedures are currently underway to ensure that all internal checks, security protocols, compliance requirements and General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) are fulfilled.

The live draws are carried out every Saturday and only UAE residents aged above 18 are allowed to participate. Each ticket is priced Dh 50.

Three of the winners took home Dh 100,000 each while 67 participants bagged Dh 1,000. The Dh 100 prize was claimed by 7,067 participants.

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