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  • Comment: You still have not resolved the issues given to you by the reviewers. Eyesnore talk💬 21:40, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: There are still many unsourced passages. Fix these before you resubmit. Edward-Woodrow • talk 16:12, 5 November 2023 (UTC)
  • Comment: Which assertion can be verified via which cited source? Hoary (talk) 23:24, 8 September 2023 (UTC)
  • Comment: This is just an advertisement. JBW (talk) 10:43, 5 September 2023 (UTC)


O! Millionaire is a lottery initiative launched in Oman in 2022, combining cash prize draws with environmental sustainability efforts. Participants purchase Green Certificates, with proceeds funding reforestation projects such as Oasis Park, a large-scale tree-planting initiative.[1][2][3] The platform emphasizes transparency through live draws and has expanded its reach to include participants globally.[4][5] As of 2024, O! Millionaire has distributed over AED 29,000,000 in prizes to more than 50,000 winners.[4][5]

History and Background

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O! Millionaire was launched in Oman in 2022 as a dual-purpose platform offering monetary rewards and supporting environmental causes.[1][2] The initiative operates under a license issued by Anjouan Licensing Services Inc., a regulatory body overseeing gaming activities.[6] The platform gained attention for its first live draw in March 2023, which distributed prizes worth millions of dirhams.[5] It has also partnered with organizations like the Indian Social Club Oman to sponsor community events, including an annual badminton championship.[7]

Operations

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Participants purchase Green Certificates priced at AED 25, which serve two functions:[1][2] 1. Entry into Draws: 

  - Raffle Draw: Winners are selected based on the serial numbers of purchased certificates.
  - Grand Draw: A 7/44 number-based draw with escalating prizes, reaching up to Dh93 million by 2024.[8]

2. Environmental Contribution: A portion of proceeds funds Oasis Park, a reforestation project using technologies like air-to-water systems to sustain tree growth in arid regions.[3][9]

Environmental Impact

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O! Millionaire allocates funds to Oasis Park, aiming to combat climate change through mass tree planting. The project focuses on arid areas, employing sustainable practices to ensure long-term ecological benefits.[3][9][10] In 2023, the initiative partnered with Omani authorities to launch a tree-planting program timed to coincide with the country’s 52nd National Day, further integrating environmental action with national celebrations.[11]

Social Impact

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As of 2024, O! Millionaire has awarded over AED 29,000,000 in prizes to more than 50,000 participants.[4][5] The platform has also engaged in community initiatives, such as sponsoring sports events in Oman[7] and tree-planting campaigns linked to national celebrations.[11] Individual winners, including healthcare workers and expatriates, have been featured in media reports for their life-changing wins.[12][4]

Reception and Media Coverage

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O! Millionaire has been covered by outlets like Gulf News, The Filipino Times, and News Nation TV, which emphasize its dual focus on entertainment and sustainability.[3][4][5][13] Critics and supporters alike acknowledge its innovative model, though some call for greater transparency in fund allocation.[3][13]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Environmental Initiative O! Millionaire's Green Certificate Can Win Participants Up To OMR 5 Million". The Arabian Stories. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  2. ^ a b c "Buy Your Green Certificate and Win Up to OR5mn". Muscat Daily. 2022-05-17. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  3. ^ a b c d e "O! Millionaire: World's First Green Draw Supporting a Sustainable Future". Outlook India. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  4. ^ a b c d e "O! Millionaire: Get the Chance to Win 100 Million Dirhams While Making a Change in the World". The Filipino Times. 2024-05-11. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  5. ^ a b c d e "50,076 Fortunate Individuals Won Prizes Worth Dh12.6 Million at the O! Millionaire Draw". Gulf News. 2023-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  6. ^ "O! Millionaire License Verification". Anjouan Licensing Services. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  7. ^ a b "Indian Social Club Oman Organises O! Millionaire Annual Badminton Championship". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  8. ^ "O! Millionaire Grand Prize Reaches Dh93 Million". Expat Media. January 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  9. ^ a b "Oasis Park Official Website". Oasis Park. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  10. ^ "O! Millionaire's Tree Planting Programme to Generate Winners for Oman". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  11. ^ a b "Oman's O! Millionaire Green Initiative Oasis Park to Celebrate 52nd National Day with Planting Programme". Arabian Daily. 27 November 2022. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  12. ^ "Mayadevi Jineesh, Indian Nurse in Bahrain, Wins Big with O! Millionaire". Mid-Day. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  13. ^ a b "O! Millionaire: Supporting a Sustainable Future". News Nation TV. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
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