Lottery
Do You Pay Tax on UAE Lottery Winnings?
UAE Lottery prizes carry no UAE tax, per the official FAQ. What the terms say, the VAT in your ticket, and home-country rules for India, the US and UK.
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UAE Lottery coverage, lottery regulation, and airport lottery developments.
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Mahzooz Lottery: What Happened, Why It Stopped and What Replaced It
Mahzooz ran its last UAE draw on 30 December 2023 and has permanently ceased operations. Why it stopped, the old rules and prizes, and what replaced it.
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Big Ticket Abu Dhabi Explained: Price, Draw Dates, Owner and Legality
Big Ticket Abu Dhabi explained: Dh500 tickets, draws on the 3rd each month, the Dh35m record prize, who runs it and its legal status under the GCGRA.
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UAE Lottery Draw 260805: Dh30m Jackpot and Dh100,000 Third Prize Both Roll Over to Saturday
UAE Lottery draw 260805 winning numbers for 5 August 2026: Days 8, 22, 13, 28, 25, 16 and Months 1. Dh30m jackpot and third prize roll over to Saturday.
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Will Mahzooz and Emirates Draw Ever Come Back?
Mahzooz and Emirates Draw have been suspended in the UAE since January 2024. What happened, where both companies went, and the legal draws to play instead.
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Color Prediction Explained: The UAE Lottery's Dh1 Game — and How It Differs from Illegal Apps
Color Prediction is the UAE Lottery's Dh1 instant game with a draw every minute. How it works, who runs it, and why offshore colour apps are illegal.
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Where to Buy UAE Lottery Tickets In Person: Retail Express Locations
UAE Lottery Retail Express: the 3 ADNOC stations in Dubai selling tickets in person, the Musaffah shop, what you can buy, and the app that isn't here yet.
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UAE Lottery Draw Schedule 2026: Days, Times and Ticket Deadlines
UAE Lottery draw days and times for 2026: Lucky Day Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9.30pm, sales close 8pm, plus Pick 3, Pick 4, Quick 5 and more.
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UAE Lottery Winners: Every Grand Prize Winner So Far
Every UAE Lottery grand prize winner so far: the Dh100m Diwali jackpot, two Dh30m wins and both Dh5m second prizes, updated after each draw.
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Second Dh30 Million Jackpot in Five Weeks: Sunil Kumar Sadasivan Wins UAE Lottery Draw 260701
Sunil Kumar Sadasivan, a 52-year-old Indian technician in Abu Dhabi, won Dh30 million on 1 July 2026 with 1, 9, 15, 19, 20, 25 and 6 — the second Dh30m win.
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UAE Lottery Quick 5 Explained: How to Play, Ticket Price and Prizes
Quick 5 is the UAE Lottery's Dh2 fast-draw game: five numbers from 1-11, draws every two minutes, prizes up to 550x. Rules and who can play.
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UAE Lottery Draw 260718: Two Players Take Dh100,000 as the Dh30m Jackpot Rolls to Wednesday
Two players each won Dh100,000 in the UAE Lottery's Lucky Day Draw No. 260718 on Saturday 18 July, while the Dh30 million jackpot went unclaimed and now carries over to Wednesday night. The winning Days numbers were 13, 8, 10, 30, 31 and 22, with 2 drawn as the Months number. Thr
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