The UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw has reached another milestone, with a Dubai-based South African expatriate winning the Dh5 million second prize, marking a historic first for a Wednesday draw. This win represents the second Dh5 million prize awarded in just two months, highlighting the growing momentum of the draw as it continues to deliver high-value rewards across the UAE.
Branden Tekram, 39, has been named the latest winner, turning his Lucky Day ticket into a life-changing moment. Speaking after his win, Tekram said he was initially in shock but also felt confident the moment was meant to happen.
“We were in shock, but I told my wife, this is real. All the time I would tell her, ‘We’re going to win it,’ and I have manifested it into my life,” he said. “For us, the plans don’t change. My wife is busy with a project, and this is actually going to help us realize that project, that dream of ours.”
Despite the sudden windfall, Tekram shared that the family’s long-term plans remain unchanged, with the prize supporting an existing personal goal. The introduction of Wednesday draws has doubled participants opportunities to win significant prizes.
Each draw features a Dh30 million grand prize, a Dh5 million second prize, and three guaranteed Dh50,000 Lucky Chance prizes, creating multiple winners every week. With draws now held twice a week, participation and anticipation continue to rise as players look forward to more frequent chances at life-changing rewards.
The UAE Lottery has emphasized that all games are fully regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, ensuring a safe, transparent, and well-regulated experience for participants. “With each draw, the UAE Lottery is creating more than just winners, it’s creating moments of possibility, hope, and transformation across the country,” the organizers stated.
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May 5, 2026Interesting to see how expat communities in the UAE engage with local lotteries. As someone living in Dubai, I’ve always wondered if these wins encourage more people to try their luck or if it’s just seen as a rare fluke.
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May 5, 2026Interesting to see an expat winning the UAE lottery—I’ve always wondered how the process works for non-Emiratis here. Do winners have to pay any local taxes on the prize, or is it entirely tax-free like in Dubai?
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May 5, 2026Interesting to see how lotteries are gaining traction in the UAE. I’ve always wondered about the legal framework for winners from different nationalities—does the South African winner face any special tax implications compared to locals?
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May 5, 2026Interesting to see a South African winning one of the first big prizes in the UAE lottery. I’ve been following the launch of this lottery since it started, and it’s encouraging that the system seems to be running smoothly for international residents. Do you know if winners typically need to be present in the UAE to claim their prize, or is it handled remotely?