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UAE lottery winner Indian techie
Anilkumar Bolla, 29, won ₹240 crore UAE lottery jackpot in Oct 2025.
In brief
Anilkumar Bolla, 29, won ₹240 crore UAE lottery jackpot in Oct 2025. Anilkumar Bolla spent his ₹240 crore lottery win on family gifts, property, and business opportunities. Originally reported by mint.
Anilkumar Bolla wins UAE lottery
Anilkumar Bolla, a 29-year-old Indian expatriate based in Abu Dhabi, won 100 million dirham in The UAE Lottery in October 2025.
“anilkumar bolla, a 29-year-old technology professional based in abu dhabi, won the jackpot in october 2025”
Bolla's family priorities
Bolla says spending time with family has become his top priority since winning the jackpot.
“the most important thing is that i am spending quality time with my family”
Family gifts and property
Bolla gifted gold jewellery to his mother and purchased properties in India and the UAE.
“it was her dream to have a few ornaments, so i brought it all together and gifted it to her”
Farmland for father
Bolla gifted his father farmland for organic farming after winning the jackpot.
“i gifted my father farmland where he can pursue his interest in organic farming”
Material upgrades
Bolla bought an iPhone 17 Air and high-end watches while enjoying family travel.
“i bought an iphone 17 air and four to five high end watches”
Business and property plans
Bolla is exploring business opportunities and investing in property near Abu Dhabi airport and Dubai Marina.
“i have begun exploring potential business ideas and long term financial planning”
Bolla's advice to winners
Bolla advises lottery winners to stay humble, manage money well, and spend wisely with discipline.
“welcome to the millionaires club. stay humble, manage your money well, and spend it wisely and with discipline”
Here's the gist
Anilkumar Bolla spent his ₹240 crore lottery win on family gifts, property, and business opportunities.
