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The UAE Lottery announces the AED 100 Million Grand Prize Winner
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The UAE Lottery, operated by the Game LLC, has made history as it officially announces the first-ever Grand Prize winner of AED 100,000,000, a moment that marks an unprecedented milestone for the country’s entertainment and gaming industry.
Anilkumar Bolla, a 29-year-old Indian national and long-time Abu Dhabi resident, struck gold in The UAE Lottery’s 23rd Lucky Day Draw #251018 held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, becoming an instant multimillionaire and forever signing his name in The UAE Lottery’s record books.
At the time of the draw, Anilkumar was at home relaxing when he received the life-changing call from The UAE Lottery. A loyal participant since the lottery’s launch, he was completely shocked and overjoyed by the news, admitting he still can’t believe it happened. Anilkumar first shared the exciting news with a colleague before calling his brother back home in India.
“This win is beyond my wildest dreams,” said emotional Bolla. Recounting the event, he confirmed that he was absolutely stunned to learn that he won the AED 100,000,000 prize. “When I received a call from The UAE Lottery, I thought it was surreal. I kept asking them to repeat the message. It took time to sink in, and even today, I still can’t believe my new reality.”
He added: “This sum will change my life forever. I plan to buy a supercar first and treat myself to a month-long stay at a seven-star hotel. I will also take time to carefully plan how to invest this money wisely. My win is proof that hope and luck can align for anyone, especially when they least expect it.”
A Mother’s Influence on The Winner’s Luck
Bolla selected his winning numbers with a blend of chance and heartfelt meaning. His winning ticket combined an Easy Pick from the ”Days set” and the number 11 from the “Months set” to honor the month of his mother’s birthday, unknowingly sealing his fate as the first-ever AED 100,000,000 winner in The UAE Lottery’s history.
What makes this win even more symbolic is its unique timing, just on the eve of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, which symbolizes new beginnings, hope, and prosperity. “It feels like an exceptional blessing,” said Bolla. “Winning on such an auspicious occasion makes it even more meaningful.”
A Record-Breaking Evening
While Bolla made history, he wasn’t the only winner that evening. The Lucky Day Draw #251018 also celebrated 10 other lucky winners who walked away with AED 100,000 each, adding to the excitement of what was a record-breaking draw.
Since its launch, The UAE Lottery has awarded over 200 winners of AED 100,000, and more than 100,000 players have claimed prizes totaling over AED 147 million. This latest draw not only marks a personal victory for Bolla, but a defining moment for the UAE’s growing lottery and gaming scene.
“First, congratulations to Anilkumar on this phenomenal win,” said Scott Burton, Commercial Gaming Director at The UAE Lottery. “The AED 100,000,000 prize will not only change his life but also signifies a remarkable milestone for The UAE Lottery, reinforcing our mission to uplift people’s lives while delivering regulated, exciting, and fun lottery experiences. Our growing participant base reflects the genuine interest and trust that players place in The UAE Lottery.” Scott concluded.
More Than Just a Game
Regulated by the GCGRA, The UAE Lottery has quickly become a trusted platform known for real winners, guaranteed prizes, and responsible play. With every draw, it continues to deliver meaningful moments, grounded in fairness, integrity, and player protection.
As the excitement settles from this historic win, all eyes now turn to the next live Lucky Day Draw, taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 8:30 PM. With millions more up for grabs, who will be next?
Visit www.theuaelottery.ae for ticket pricing, upcoming draws, and how to play.
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Asia
Brightstar Lottery Signs Contract with Pan Malaysian Pools
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Brightstar Lottery PLC announced that it has signed a contract with Pan Malaysian Pools SDN BHD (PMP), a licensed numbers forecast operator in Malaysia, to supply and deliver 1200 Retailer Pro S2 terminals as part of PMP’s ongoing quest to upgrade its business infrastructure. The Retailer Pro S2 offers high performance, reliability and a variety of options and peripherals to meet the current and future needs of lotteries and retailers.
“Deploying Brightstar’s Retailer Pro S2 terminals will provide several added benefits for PMP, our retailers, and players. The many components of this sophisticated terminal will support PMP in our efforts to offer modern experiences for our players, reliable solutions for retailers, and enhance productivity and profitability in our business that continuously funds The Community Chest, which establishes and develops schools throughout Malaysia,” said Tan Kong Han, PMP Managing Director.
“Brightstar’s Retailer Pro S2 represents the next-generation evolution of our industry-leading Retailer Pro terminal, now more compact, powerful, and flexible. Designed for dynamic retail environments like those in Malaysia, the S2 redefines player engagement by offering a range of interactive options that elevate the experience for PMP’s players,” said Marco Tasso, Brightstar Chief Operating Officer International and Italy Operations.
Engineered for speed and reliability, the Retailer Pro S2 features a 15.6″ full HD clerk-facing touchscreen and is powered by a high-performance processor that ensures rapid transaction processing. Its ergonomic, modular design supports multiple player-facing displays and a broad range of peripherals – including barcode scanners, fingerprint readers, NFC technology and webcams – enabling flexible and engaging player interactions. This next-generation terminal reflects Brightstar’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence across diverse retail environments.
Brightstar serves nearly 90 lottery customers and their players on six continents. It is the primary technology provider to 26 of the 46 lottery jurisdictions in the US and eight of the world’s 10 largest lotteries.
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Aquisitions/Mergers
Nederlandse Loterij Acquires Lotify
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The Dutch Lottery (Nederlandse Loterij) has completed the full acquisition of Lotify. Lotify supports sports associations, sports clubs, charities, events and businesses in organising fundraising lotteries and competitions. With this acquisition, the Dutch Lottery strengthens its position as an innovative and responsible gambling provider.
Since 2021, the Dutch Lottery has held a majority stake in Lotify. The platform offers a comprehensive solution for organising lotteries and competitions that comply with all legal requirements: from permits and technology to participant communication, draws and payouts.
Arjan Blok, CEO of the Dutch Lottery, said: “The Dutch Lottery has almost 300 years of experience organizing fun and responsible games of chance. As a fully integrated part of the Dutch Lottery, Lotify can leverage our knowledge, network, and impact even more effectively. This allows us to support even more sports federations, clubs, and charities. Especially in these times, they are looking for new ways to raise funds.”
Guy van Iperen, founder of Lotify, said: “After four years of intensive collaboration, the time has come to transfer Lotify to the Dutch Lottery. This is in line with the agreements we made in 2021, when the Dutch Lottery acquired a majority stake. I look back with pride on what we have built together and am confident that the platform will continue to grow under this new owner. This way, Lotify can help even more organizations generate additional funding.”
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Brightstar Lottery PLC
Brightstar Lottery Signs Nine-Year Agreement to Continue Operation of Italy Lotto
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Brightstar Lottery PLC announced that its subsidiary LottoItalia has signed an agreement to operate the Italy Lotto for the next nine years. In July 2025, LottoItalia, a consortium led by Brightstar (which at the time was named International Game Technology PLC) and comprised of Allwyn, Arianna 2001 and Novomatic Italia, was formally awarded the Italy Lotto license by the Agenize delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) following a competitive bid process.
Italy Lotto is the largest fixed odds number game in the world. Brightstar (and its predecessor companies) has managed the Italy Lotto license for more than 30 years. Through this agreement, the Company will continue to manage the license until November 2034.
“We are delighted to finalize our agreement with ADM and honored to continue being entrusted to operate Italy Lotto, one of world’s largest lotteries. We look forward to driving Lotto wager growth with new player touchpoints and digitization of the retail experience, growing iLottery sales, and providing iCasino, sports betting, and other digital games to players in Italy,” said Renato Ascoli, Brightstar CEO, Global Lottery.
Brightstar serves nearly 90 lottery customers and their players on six continents. It is the primary technology provider to 26 of the 46 lottery jurisdictions in the US and eight of the world’s 10 largest lotteries.
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