From Routine to Remarkable: Filipino Expat Wins Dh100,000

For Richard Remolacio, a Filipino dental technician who has called the UAE home for the past 14 years, life has always been about steady work, routine, and providing for family. The lottery was never part of his plans — in fact, he had only tried it once before.

Then came his second try.

Richard decided to enter the UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw, not expecting much. “I didn’t actually expect that I would win,” he admitted. But when the numbers came in, everything changed.

“I didn’t actually expect that I would win,”

Matching five “Days” numbers and one “Month” number, Richard secured the Dh100,000 third prize — one of just two winners in that draw. “This is my second time playing the lottery… and I have won Dh100,000,” he said with a mix of disbelief and joy.

The win was more than just a lucky break. For Richard, it was a moment of possibility — the kind of life surprise that turns an ordinary week into an unforgettable one. He says the money will be used wisely, with family priorities at the heart of his plans.

It’s a story that reminds us that sometimes, opportunity knocks quietly — and the simple decision to try again can lead to a winning moment worth remembering.