The United Arab Emirates ) has launched its national lottery – the first form of legal gambling in the Arab nation. Dubbed Lucky Day, the first draw will be held on December 14 and will have a jackpot of US$27.2m. Tickets are on sale online priced at US$13.6.The UAE Lottery is operated by Momentum subsidiary The Game LLC, which received a lottery licence from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority in July. Smartplay International received a vendor licence in October.