Bought 10 UAE Lottery tickets: Residents hope to win Dh100-million jackpot in new draw
Contrary to the character portrayed by any Matusow, Sanjid is relatively cool-headed. He works in the Jumeirah Lake Towers area which is an affluent region in Dubai City. When he heard of the unveiling of a new raffle — the UAE Lottery — he was very much thrilled. He took a breather from work and managed to register on the official website. “I read that a new regulated draw had been launched in the UAE. I went to the website and with the use of my Emirates ID it took me around five minutes to register,” stated Sanjid.
His storage limit grew to fourteen which allowed room to purchase more than ten tickets; wishing to broaden his understanding of the Lottery while promptly campaigning his friends to join him. “Ten of my friends also registered and bought tickets on the spot,” he said, adding the lottery had swept through their office. “We all plan to buy more tickets after work,” he said with anticipation.
Most effectively with excitement building throughout the United Errthe UAE population, it is fair to say a humongous Dh100 million lottery has never before been seen. The first draw set for December 14 gets the most hostility as tickets are believed to go at Dh50 according to sources.
The Game LLC based in Abu Dhabi has launched the UAE Lottery. For its operation, the company is licensed by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). The lottery commences with a ‘Lucky Day’ draw where the first lucky winner will take home Dh100 million as a gigantic cash prize. Besides the grand prize, seven participants will emerge victors as they will be awarded with Dh100,000 each.
Excited participants
Abdul Mansur, a Bangladeshi expatriate and a perennial participant of various UAE raffles has registered for a new draw. “A friend called me in the morning and sent me the link. I couldn't believe it in the first place. But my hand was forced and I registered myself,” he said.
Mansur has won Dh 50,000 before, as well as, shared with twenty colleagues Dh 15 million and avatars of hope. “I have bought the ticket, and I’m sure all my friends will buy it. This draw is quite cheap, and the price of Dh 100 million is mind-blowing. I expect to take it,” said Mansur.
Some trying to understand process
A number of residents are acquiring tickets, hoping to get a grasp of how the games work, as well as the possible prizes that may be offered. One amongst them is Rajesh who regularly attends the UAE draws and even took his lunchtime off to view the new site.
“I was at the site for nearly an hour during my lunch break, trying to see the different options,” said Rajesh. “It was not difficult to manage the site and comprehend it. I was equally amused by the number of games available with the site. There is a draw with a staggering USD 100 million jackpot and there are also scratch cards with various ranges and denominations with varying prizes,” said Rajesh.
Feeling a bit lucky, Rajesh bought five scratching cards worth Dh5. He said “Unfortunately, I did not win anything this time but it is always fun to try.” And what do you like most about this draw Rajesh? “What I love about this drawer is its price. You do not have to spend a lot to take part.”
Rajesh is aiming even higher for now, however. “I will definitely buy a Dh100 million ticket very soon. As long as the costs stay low, I may even become a regular player because of the great rewards. It seems like it would be a wonderful opportunity for anyone who wishes to test their luck.”
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