National Lottery: Just over R44 million won over the weekend

Zenn Ariane Garceles, a 38-year-old Filipina expat residing in Dubai for 13 years, has become the UAE Lottery's first female millionaire by winning Dh5 million in the Second Prize draw of the Lucky Day Draw. Born and raised in the UAE, Zenn met her husband and raised her children in Dubai, making the country central to her success story.

Prior to her life-changing win, Zenn worked as a dental assistant and participated in the UAE Lottery regularly, mainly through Easy Pick ticket selections where numbers are randomly chosen. She learned about her Dh5 million win through an Instagram post, which prompted her to log into her lottery account and verify her winning numbers.

Zenn's victory adds to the growing list of success stories from the UAE Lottery, which offers a Dh30 million Grand Prize and a Dh5 million Second Prize in its weekly Lucky Day Draw. The prize money will be invested in her children's education, explored for business opportunities, and used to buy her husband a car. Her primary goal is to share the wealth with her family, as she cherishes spending time with them and witnessing their happiness.

Looking ahead, Zenn remains committed to building her future in Dubai, expressing her desire to own a home in the city. The UAE Lottery emphasizes responsible gaming, ensuring a safe, transparent, and regulated experience for all participants.