The UAE Lottery has announced significant enhancements to its flagship Lucky Day Draw program, marking its first anniversary with increased draw frequency and revised prize structures. Effective November 29th, 2025, draws will now occur weekly every Saturday at 8:30 PM instead of the previous bi-weekly schedule, substantially improving winning opportunities for participants.
The revamped prize distribution features a top award of Dh30 million, reduced from the previous Dh100 million jackpot. However, the second prize has been dramatically increased fivefold to Dh5 million (previously Dh1 million), while additional prize tiers remain at Dh100,000, Dh1,000, and Dh100 respectively. Ticket pricing remains unchanged at Dh50 per entry.
Notably, each ticket purchase automatically qualifies participants for the weekly Lucky Chance Raffle, where three guaranteed winners each receive Dh100,000. This dual-tier winning structure enhances participant value beyond the main draw.
The modifications follow comprehensive analysis of player feedback collected throughout the lottery’s inaugural year. Scott Burton, Commercial Gaming Director at UAE Lottery, emphasized that the changes respond to public demand for more frequent participation opportunities, stating: ‘With weekly draws now in place, every Saturday will be someone’s Lucky Day.’
The lottery’s first operational year demonstrated substantial public engagement, with over 100,000 winners claiming more than Dh147 million in total prizes. The program has witnessed consistently growing participation rates across all seven emirates, reflecting its successful integration into the nation’s entertainment landscape.