‘Oh my God’: UAE Lottery shares Dh100m jackpot winner’s first words
Full reveal of lucky resident’s identity expected early next week
DUBAI – The UAE Lottery has shared the emotional first reaction of its record-breaking Dh100 million jackpot winner – giving audiences a glimpse into what it sounds like to have life change in seconds.
The brief but dramatic recording captures the disbelief and joy of the lucky player who matched all seven numbers in the October 18 Lucky Day Draw, defying odds of more than one in 8.8 million.
In a teaser posted to Instagram on Thursday night, the operator released the real-life audio of the winning phone call. “Hi, this is Shah from the UAE Lottery,” the representative says calmly before delivering the life-altering news: “You are our lucky jackpot winner of Dh100 million.”
A stunned silence follows before the winner’s trembling voice responds, “Oh my God.” The post ends with the caption: “Stay tuned; the reveal is coming soon.”
Who is the Dh100 million jackpot winner?
The fortunate resident, identified only as Anilkum* B**,* hit the winning combination of 7, 10, 11, 18, 25, and 29 in the “Days” set and 11 in the “Months” set, securing the country’s biggest-ever lottery jackpot.
The operator has so far withheld the full identity of the winner, in line with standard verification procedures. However, online speculation quickly spread after the UAE Lottery’s website displayed a celebratory “Super Win” artwork featuring the partially revealed name.
Many users speculated that the winner may be an Indian expatriate from Kerala, given the popularity of the name Anil among residents from the southern Indian state. The UAE is home to over a million Keralites, adding to the intrigue and excitement online.
When will details emerge?
The UAE Lottery is expected to unveil the winner’s identity on Monday, marking the culmination of a week-long wave of anticipation. This Dh100 million prize represents a milestone for the UAE Lottery, which has already produced four millionaires since its launch.
UAE Lottery
The draw, held every second Saturday and streamed live at 8.30pm, is open to UAE residents aged 18 and above.
Participants select six numbers from 31 “days” and one from 12 “months.”