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In brief: The UAE Lottery’s second-ever Dh30 million Grand Prize winner was partially named “Sunilku**S**” following the Wednesday, 1 July 2026 draw. The full identity and background are not yet confirmed.
KEY DETAILS
What you need to know
THE UPDATE
What happened
The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw held on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 produced the second-ever Dh30 million Grand Prize winner in its revamped format. The operator revealed part of the winner’s first name as “Sunilku**S**” on its official website. The partial name is following the same format used previously to build public curiosity. The matching numbers in the ‘Days’ section were 9, 1, 15, 20, 19, 25, and the ‘Months’ number was 6.
CONTEXT
Why it matters
This marks only the second time the Dh30 million jackpot has been claimed since the UAE Lottery changed its format in late 2025, transitioning from a Dh100 million top prize to more frequent Dh30 million payouts. The first under this format was on 27 May 2026, claimed by Tayab Khan (later identified as a Nepalese resident of Abu Dhabi), who shared the winnings with four friends. That identity was also revealed following an initial partial name reveal.
PRACTICAL IMPACT
What this means for you
Keep an eye on updates
If you’ve entered the lottery recently or regularly, here’s what to note:
- The operator traditionally releases only a partial name initially for large wins, with full identity following in days.
- Monitoring the lottery’s official channels or trusted media will be your best source for updates.
- If you suspect the partial name matches you or someone you know, wait for formal confirmation before taking any action.
BEST OF TAKE
Our view
The partial name reveal adds intrigue, but until the winner’s full identity is confirmed by the operator, all speculation should remain tentative. The pattern of past disclosures indicates that additional details are forthcoming and will validate the winner’s nationality and circumstances.
SOURCES & VERIFICATION
What we checked
We reviewed the Lottery’s announcement in Gulf News and compared it with earlier confirmed lottery winner disclosures.
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Editorial lead
UAE Lottery reveals first name of second Dh30 million winner
This confirms the partial name and draw details · Checked 2 July 2026 -
Independent reporting
UAE Lottery reveals full identity of first Dh30 million winner
Shows how full identities are later released in prior case · Checked 2 July 2026
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