The UAE Lottery has released the real audio of the phone call informing its latest jackpot winner — a UAE resident identified as
Anilkumar Bolla — that he had won a record-breaking Dh100 million in the October 18 draw. The short clip captures an extraordinary moment of disbelief and emotion as the winner realises he has just claimed the country’s biggest-ever lottery prize.
The UAE Lottery gave audiences a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it sounds like when a life changes in an instant. In a teaser posted on Instagram on Thursday night, the organisation shared the actual call made to the lucky participant who beat odds of more than one in 8.8 million to secure the historic Dh100 million jackpot.
The audio begins with a quiet greeting. “Hello,” the winner answers softly. On the other end, a calm, professional voice introduces himself: “Hi, this is Shah from the UAE Lottery.” The winner replies politely, “Good evening.” Moments later comes the announcement that stops him in his tracks: “You are our lucky jackpot winner of Dh100 million.”
A few seconds of stunned silence follow before the emotion bursts through. “Oh my God!” the winner exclaims, his voice shaking. The simple, raw reaction struck a chord online, quickly spreading across social media. One Instagram user commented, “His voice excited to see the lucky winner,” while others shared their excitement ahead of the full reveal.
The post’s caption read: “What does it sound like to win AED 100,000,000? Stay tuned — the reveal is coming soon.” According to organisers, the winner’s full identity and story will be officially unveiled on Monday, bringing an end to a week of speculation following the October 18 live draw.
The Dh100 million prize marks a milestone for the UAE Lottery, which has already made four residents millionaires since its launch. For now, the winner’s name remains partially hidden as verification continues, in line with the operator’s privacy policy for large prizeholders.
The brief audio, however, has already captured public attention. It offers a genuine, unscripted glimpse into a life-altering moment — the instant an ordinary participant learns he has become Dh100 million richer.
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