Key Points:
Anilkumar Bolla from Andhra Pradesh, won the UAE Lottery’s first-ever grand prize of ₹240 crore.
His winning ticket’s number was linked to his mother’s birthdate, which he calls his lucky charm.
Bolla plans to donate part of the prize, buy a supercar, and bring his family to live with him in the UAE.
Good luck is often referred to as a psychological phenomenon or merely a figment of human imagination. However, a 29-year-old Indian man, Anilkumar Bolla, recently proved that luck does knock on our doors sometimes.
Bolla, who had been living in Abu Dhabi for one and a half years, hit the jackpot — winning the UAE Lottery’s first-ever grand prize of Dh100 million (over ₹240 crore) in the 23rd Lucky Day Draw held on October 18, 2025.
According to reports, Anilkumar Bolla, who hails from Andhra Pradesh, became an overnight millionaire by defeating the odds of 1 in 8,835,372 lottery applicants.
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The social media account of the UAE Lottery shared the moment of Anilkumar Bolla taking home the AED 100 million grand prize. They congratulated Bolla by stating, “For Anilkumar, Oct. 18 wasn’t just another day, it was the day that changed everything. A life transformed, and a reminder of what happens when you #DareToImagine.”
Bolla was given the ceremonial cheque and was showered with golden confetti when he won the Dh100 million prize. But many onlookers were fascinated when he shared the story behind how he chose the lucky ticket, as the serial number on it meant something dear to him.
He claimed that he did not do any kind of magic to win the biggest prize in UAE’s lottery history. “I haven't done any magic or something, so I just chose the Easy Pick,” said Bolla. Out of the twelve lottery tickets he bought, the one that won had a special connection with his mother.
Bolla said in the video, “The last number is very special. It's my mum's birthday.” He also shared his experience of the moment when he realized that he had won Dh100 million. “I was in shock. I was sitting on the sofa, and I just felt that, yes, I won it,” he said.
In the video, he shared that he is going to use the prize money in a meaningful manner and spend the amount wisely. “I was just thinking about how I need to invest this amount and spend it in the right way,” he added. He further revealed his grand plans, which include taking his family to the UAE and living his whole life with them.
The winner also asserted his intention to donate a part of the prize money. Bolla said in the Instagram video that the sum would change his life forever. He also shared his personal plans with the viewers, saying that he is planning to buy a supercar for himself.
The internet poured in with congratulatory messages. Several users commented that he was blessed by his mother, as it was her birthdate that turned out to be worth over ₹240 crore. He advised others to keep playing the game, adding, “One day, luck will come to you.”
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