A 29-year-old Indian man, Anil kumar Bolla, living in Abu Dhabi, has won the UAE Lottery’s first-ever Dh100 million (Rs 240 crore+) jackpot.
He chose mother’s birthday as lottery number
❤️ Mother’s Birthday Turns Into Dh100 Million Dream for Indian Expat
Abu Dhabi, UAE—In a heartwarming tale of luck and familial devotion, 29-year-old Anilkumar Bolla, an Indian expatriate living in Abu Dhabi, has secured the UAE Lottery’s first-ever, life-changing Dh100 million (over Rs 240 crore) jackpot.1 The winning ingredient? A simple, sentimental tribute to his mother.
Bolla, a long-time resident, defied odds of over 8.8 million to one in the Lucky Day Draw, but his winning strategy was far from complicated.2 While he utilized an ‘Easy Pick’ for most of his numbers, he personally insisted on choosing the final digit from the ‘Months set’ to correspond with his mother’s birth month: 11.3 That small, loving gesture became the key to unlocking the largest single lottery payout in the country’s history.
📞 A Moment of Stunned Disbelief
Recalling the moment he received the call from The UAE Lottery team, Bolla described an ordinary evening that turned instantly surreal. “I was sitting on the sofa when I got the call,” he said. “When I received the call, 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.”
The spectacular win, which occurred just days before Diwali, India’s festival of lights, added an extra layer of meaning.4 “It feels like an exceptional blessing,” Bolla shared, “Winning on such an auspicious occasion makes it even more meaningful.
👨👩👧👦 Fulfilling His Parents’ ‘Small Dreams’
While immediate plans include buying a supercar and taking a month-long celebratory stay at a seven-star resort to thoughtfully plan his investments, Bolla’s most profound goal is centered entirely on his family.5
Visibly emotional when discussing his parents, he stated his deepest wish is to bring them to the UAE and care for them. My mum and dad had very small dreams, and I want to fulfil all the dreams, whatever they have, and I want to take care of them,” he said.
Beyond his family, the new multi-millionaire also plans to use his fortune for the greater good.6 “I do have a plan to donate some of the money to charity, because I believe that donation will reach out to the people who will really require the money. So that gives me core happiness,” he expressed.
Anilkumar Bolla’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the most personal choices hold the greatest fortune, proving that a mother’s blessing, even in the form of a lottery number, can truly be priceless.