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Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE Lottery scratch cards: Residents can win up to Dh1 million
UAE residents can now win up to Dh1 million courtesy of four new scratch cards introduced by the UAE Lottery. These cards, which can be purchased online on the game's website, have unique themes and prize pools and cost between Dh5 and Dh50. Targeting cricket lovers, the Wicket Winnings card has a sporty theme, has a Dh5 entry point and offers quick prizes of up to Dh50,000. The Jungle Jewels is a fun game which has rewards hidden behind every key. The card, which has a top prize of Dh100,000, costs Dh10. Meanwhile, for just Dh20, players can win up to Dh300,000 with the House of Gold game. The Cash Splash card helps gamers to enjoy a fast-paced, prize-packed game where they can win up to Dh1 million for Dh50 per card. Operated by The Game LLC, the UAE Lottery has been regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) and was launched late in 2024 with a Dh100 million jackpot prize. Since then, the company has launched several smaller, quick-win games to keep engaging with UAE residents. In an earlier interview with K haleej Times, Bishop Woosley, Director of Lottery Operations at The Game, stated that people will soon be able to walk into a store and purchase tickets. However, it is not yet clear when that initiative will be rolled out. Earlier this week, nine winners bagged Dh100,000 each during the game's fortnightly draw. So far, no one has bagged the Dh100 million jackpot, but a spokesperson from the company had said that it was only a matter of time before someone wins the life-altering amount. The UAE Lottery has implemented several measures to ensure responsible gaming practices. In December, the company partnered with Takalam, an AI-powered mental health platform, to give players support when they need it. James Boyles, Group Director for Responsible Gaming at the company, had earlier told Khaleej Times that they closely 'monitor player behaviour' and 'intervene when necessary' to ensure the safety of gamers.
The National
6 days ago
- Business
- The National
UAE Lottery announces two new games with top prizes of Dh500,000
The UAE Lottery has launched two games, called Gemstone Riches and Sports Mania, each with top prizes of Dh500,000 available. The games are live on the UAE Lottery website under the E-instants category, and will be regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority. In Gemstone Riches, players match their numbers to the lucky numbers to win the corresponding prize, with multiple chances to win on a single ticket. The game also features a bonus round unlocked by revealing five gemstone bonus symbols, in which players select four gems to win more prizes. There are 196 prize tiers, with entry prices ranging from Dh2 to Dh50 and top rewards of up to Dh500,000. Sports Mania offers 41 prize tiers and a multiplier feature. Players choose their ticket price and reveal their symbols. They win when their symbols match both the image and the quantity shown at the top. A multiplier of up to 50 can be applied to boost the player's total final winnings. Ticket prices range from Dh2 to Dh50, with prizes up to Dh500,000. Last month saw the launch of two other games, Marble Run and Lucky Lagoon. 'We're building on the momentum of our E-Instant portfolio and continuing to expand the variety and quality of our digital game offerings,' Bishop Woosley, director of lottery operations at The Game LLC, said. 'These new titles introduce simple, interactive formats and creative themes that align with our focus on safe, accessible, and engaging gameplay.' What is the UAE Lottery? Launched last year, the UAE Lottery is the only federally licensed lottery regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority. Every fortnight, it gives residents the chance to win a Dh100 million jackpot, along with other cash prizes ranging from Dh100 to Dh1 million. It also offers scratch cards with prizes of up to Dh1 million. The authorised lottery was the result of a major government drive to overhaul the UAE's commercial gaming sector. The regulatory authority was established in September 2023 to shape a 'world-leading regulatory framework for a national lottery and commercial gaming'. Independent lottery operators were directed to pause their activities in January last year. The licence for the national lottery was awarded in July to Game LLC under the banner of the UAE Lottery. What is commercial gaming? According to the regulatory authority's website, it is the only organisation that can regulate, license and supervise commercial gaming activities and centres within the UAE. This covers lottery, internet gaming, sports wagering and land-based integrated gaming centres or resorts. 'Commercial gaming' refers to 'any game of chance, or combination of chance and skill, where an amount of money, in cash or cash equivalents, is wagered – placed as a bet – for the purpose of winning a sum of money or other valuable items'.
