Meet Anilkumar Bolla: The Man Who Won Dh100 Million in the UAE Lottery

Anilkumar Bolla, a 29-year-old Indian expat and long-time Abu Dhabi resident, has become the latest multimillionaire in the UAE after winning a record-breaking Dh100 million in the UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day Draw #251018. The life-changing win, the largest ever in the country, came as a complete surprise while Anilkumar was at home relaxing. A loyal participant since the lottery’s launch, he described the moment he received the call from the UAE Lottery team as “completely shocking and overjoyed,” saying it felt surreal and took time to sink in.

The jackpot was not shared, meaning Anilkumar takes home the full Dh100 million after matching all seven numbers in the exact winning combination, defying odds of 1 in 8,835,372. While Anilkumar made history, 10 other participants in the same draw also won Dh100,000 each, adding to the excitement of what organizers called “a milestone moment” for the UAE Lottery. Since its inception, the lottery has produced over 200 winners of Dh100,000 and more than 100,000 players have collectively claimed over Dh147 million in prizes.

Scott Burton, Commercial Gaming Director at the UAE Lottery, congratulated Anilkumar, saying the Dh100 million prize not only changes his life but also marks a remarkable milestone for the lottery. He emphasized that the success reflects the growing trust and interest players place in the UAE Lottery, which continues to aim at uplifting lives while offering regulated, exciting, and fun gaming experiences. Anilkumar’s win cements his place in UAE lottery history and serves as a reminder that dreams can indeed come true overnight.