The UAE Lottery has announced its first major draw for Saturday, 14 December 2024, with an opening prize pool of AED 100 million ($27.2 million). Operated by The Game LLC — licensed under the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) — the lottery is open to all UAE residents aged 18 and above, marking a historic milestone as the country's first federally regulated lottery.
How to Play the UAE Lottery
Tickets are priced at AED 50 ($13.60) each and can be purchased online through the official UAE Lottery website or via the BOTIM app. To enter, players select 6 numbers from the "Days" field (ranging from 1 to 31) and 1 number from the "Months" field (ranging from 1 to 12). Every draw is streamed live on YouTube every other Saturday at 8:30 PM UAE time.
Instant-win scratch cards are also available for those who prefer an immediate result:
- Golden 7 — AED 50,000 per card; top prize AED 1,000,000 - Mega Sails — AED 12,000 per card; top prize AED 300,000 - Copper Cups — AED 3,000 per card; top prize AED 100,000 - Oasis Bonanza — AED 1,000 per card; top prize AED 50,000
UAE Lottery Prize Breakdown and Odds
The jackpot is won by matching all seven numbers. Below is the full prize structure:
| Prize Tier | Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | All 7 numbers | AED 100 million ($27.2M) | 1 in 8,837,200 |
| 2nd Prize | 6 + 0 | AED 1 million ($272,000) | ~1 in 1,104,650 |
| 3rd Prize | 5 + 1 | AED 100,000 ($27,200) | ~1 in 66,667 |
| 4th Prize | 5 combinations | AED 1,000 ($272) | 1 in 1,437 |
| 5th Prize | Fewer numbers | AED 100 ($27) | ~1 in 120 |
How to Claim Your UAE Lottery Prize
Winners can collect their prizes at any of the three official UAE Lottery partner banks:
- First Abu Dhabi Bank - Emirates NBD - Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Additional payment and claim partners are expected to be added in the coming months as the platform expands.
Responsible Gaming at the Core
Bishop Woosley, Director of Lottery Operations at The Game LLC, has made responsible gaming central to the lottery's mission:
> "Inspiring big dreams, while promoting responsible play."
The GCGRA's federal oversight ensures that every draw meets strict compliance, security, and fairness standards — giving players confidence that the UAE Lottery operates with full transparency and integrity.
