Dubai (Commonwealth Union)_ A 29-year-old Indian expatriate living in Abu Dhabi has become the UAE’s newest multi-millionaire after winning a record-breaking Dh100 million (around ₹240 crore) in the Lucky Day Draw. The winner, identified as Anilkumar Bolla, struck gold in the 23rd edition of the draw held on October 18, making it the largest lottery win ever recorded in the country. His winning chance stood at a staggering one in 8.8 million.
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The UAE Lottery announced the life-changing win with a video posted on X. The caption read, “From anticipation to celebration, this is the reveal that changed everything! Anilkumar Bolla takes home AED 100 million—a Lucky Day we’ll never forget.” The video captured the moment Anilkumar was showered with golden confetti as he was handed the symbolic cheque worth millions. During the celebration, the young winner shared the touching story behind his ticket choice.
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Anilkumar revealed that he had purchased 12 tickets and selected number 11, as it represented his mother’s birth month. “I didn’t use any special trick; I just went for the Easy Pick. The last number means a lot to me because it’s my mum’s birthday,” he said with a smile. Anilkumar, who works and lives in Abu Dhabi, said he plans to use part of his winnings to fulfill his parents’ long-held dreams. “My parents had many small wishes, and I want to make them all come true. It’s my duty to take care of them now,” he shared. He also expressed his wish to buy a luxury car, celebrate with his family at a resort, and eventually bring his parents to the UAE to live comfortably.
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In addition to personal plans, Anilkumar intends to donate a portion of the prize to help those in need. “I believe everything happens for a reason. To all players out there—never lose hope. One day, luck will find you,” he said, expressing gratitude to the UAE Lottery organizers for giving him “the biggest opportunity” of his life. Just a month earlier, another Indian resident, Sandeep Kumar Prasad, had won Dh15 million (about ₹35 crore) in the Abu Dhabi Big Ticket draw. The recent streak of Indian winners has captured attention across the UAE, inspiring thousands to try their luck in upcoming draws.
