He bought the winning ticket for Dh50 through the UAE Lottery platform, using the Easy Pick option to generate his numbers. An Indian man who has lived in the UAE for more than three decades has won Dh5 million (around Rs 12.95 crore) in the UAE Lottery. Rao won the second prize in the Lucky Day draw held on October 3, just days before his 60th birthday on October 8.
Kishore Pandurang Rao, a Sharjah resident, plans to apply for a UAE Golden Visa and travel around the world with his wife after the unexpected windfall, according to Khaleej Times .
He realised he had won after seeing his name mentioned in news reports and checking his lottery account to confirm the result. Rao initially struggled to believe his luck. “I was sitting quietly and scrolling online when I received an email from the UAE Lottery. “I was stunned. For some time, I just sat there without knowing what to say or do,” he added. Travelling around the world with his wife is another dream he wants to pursue. “My goal is that I have to travel around the world.
Because she is fond of travelling as well,” Rao added, i have to see those places with my wife. Rao first arrived in the country in 1993 and has lived in Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi over the years. He now hopes to explore new opportunities while continuing to live in the country he has called home for more than 30 years.
Initially, I thought it was a routine verification email,” he said.
