Indian Wins Record Rs 250 Crore Jackpot in UAE Lottery

In an extraordinary stroke of luck, Anil Kumar Polla, a 29-year-old Indian expatriate living in Abu Dhabi, has won the biggest lottery prize in UAE history — a staggering 100 million dirhams, equivalent to approximately ₹250 crore.
Anil Kumar had participated in the lucky draw held on October 18, just two days before the Diwali festival. All the numbers on his ticket matched, making him the sole winner of the record-breaking jackpot.
Expressing his joy, Anil Kumar said, “I am extremely happy to have won this prize. I didn’t do anything special — it was pure luck. The last number on my ticket is very special to me because it’s my mother’s birthday. Now, my focus is on how to invest this money wisely and use it in the right way.”
Organizers confirmed that this win marks the largest payout ever recorded in the UAE’s lottery history, adding yet another remarkable milestone to the growing list of Indian expatriates finding fortune in the Gulf’s popular raffle draws.