It’s A Small World After All: Lucky Winners From Near And Far Share The AED 1,000,000

Last weekend saw as many as nine winners share the AED 1 million prize by matching five out of six numbers in Emirates Loto’sthirteenth draw. Those who claimed a share of the prize were from an interesting mix of native countries, including the Philippines, Canada, India, Egypt, Uganda and Pakistan.

One of the winners was Allan B. Manangan, a 45-year-old Filipino HSE engineer who has lived and worked in the UAE for 12 years. Allan is a father of three, and last weekend participated in the Emirates Loto draw for the first time: “I was shocked, nervous and speechless when I found out my family and I had won; I still feel so happy and blessed”, said Allan. He continued: “I had a video call with my 7-year-old twin sons and I asked them to choose the numbers. Thank you Emirates Loto! This amount will help my family so much and I thank our Heavenly Father for the blessings.”

Another of the winners was BassemItani, a 55-year-old Canadian architect who has lived in the UAE for 17 years. Married with two children, Bassem said “I regularly enter raffle draws and cash draws but I never expected to actually win! I will put the prize to good use in paying off expenses, and college and school fees for my children. I’m a huge fan of the UAE – living here has enabled me to pursue and accomplish my dreams. I’ve always worked hard but this is a true blessing.”

Patrick Lubowa, a 38-year-old administrator from Uganda also won a share of the AED 1 million. Patrick has lived in the UAE for almost six years, is engaged to be married, and is currently on unpaid leave due to the pandemic.“I’m a really hardworking individual, but I have been struggling financially like many others. I am so grateful to Emirates Loto for this life-changing blessing- I would like to use the money for driving lessons and to help my sister and her children with school fees.”

Savio Peter Fernandes, a 29-year-old native Indian and customer service assistant was lost for words on his good fortune. “Thank you God and Emirates Loto for this wonderful gift! I will be sharing the amount with two of my cousins, where it will be divided amongst the three of us.”

NoushadArinchira, a 36-year-old retail sales assistant also from India and a UAE resident of 16 years, was both surprised and extremely happy to find out he had won. “Wow!This is the firsttime I’ve won anything. I will be supporting my family, donating tosome worthwhile charities, and will also build my dream home as that has been a lifelong ambition.”

34-year-old Egyptian Moustafa Khalifa and a UAE resident for 12 years, was another lucky winner last weekend. Married and a father of one, Moustafa was ecstatic: “I was just so happy when I found out. I’ve never won anything before! I can’t wait to look into some great charities to help.”

Yassir Salim, a 45-year-old businessman from Pakistan was also in luck last weekend. Married with three children and a UAE resident for an incredible35 years, Yassir pledged that he would give 10% of his winnings to charity and save the rest. “This is the first time that I’ve won any kind of lottery but in all honesty, I am disappointed that I didn’t win the jackpot!” said Yassir.

The final two winners are both from and live in India. Philip Mathew is a 35-year-old farmerwho used to live in Dubai, where he stayed for two years. “I would like to help some worthwhile causes with my winnings, as I have always supported charities as far as my finances have allowed,” said Philip. The final winner asked that their anonymity be respected.

For those who missed out on this week’s draw, entrants can buy Emirates Loto collectable(s)and choose to opt-in to the draw by selecting six numbers from one to forty-nine. Players can register from home via the Emirates Loto website or mobile app. The next draw will be held on Saturday 18July 2020 at 9:00PM.

For more information on our collectables, prize winners, terms and conditions, eligibility and to Collect, Play and have the opportunity to win in the next Emirates Loto draw, please visit www.emiratesloto.com.