Indian Man Wins ₹240 Crore Lottery in Abu Dhabi Using His Mother’s Birthday Number

A 29-year-old Indian man living in Abu Dhabi has won a lottery jackpot of AED 100 million (approximately ₹240 crore), choosing one of his numbers based on his mother’s birthday. Anilkumar Bolla won the UAE Lottery’s first-ever Dh100 million jackpot in the 23rd Lucky Day draw held on October 18, 2025. While he used the Easy Pick option to select most of his numbers, he personally chose 11, a number that holds special significance because of its connection to his mother’s birthday.

Anilkumar said he was shocked when he discovered that he had won the life-changing prize. He is now carefully considering how to manage and invest the money responsibly. Among his priorities are fulfilling his parents’ dreams, bringing his family to the UAE and spending more quality time with them. He also hopes to donate a portion of his winnings to people in need. For Anilkumar, a number chosen in honour of his mother became part of an extraordinary moment that could transform his family’s future.