ALLAN JACOB (ALETIHAD)
Fast bowling celeb and former Australian player Brett Lee is a winner on the pitch and off it too.
The legendary cricketer is now in the swing of things here in Abu Dhabi as Chief Celebration Officer of the The UAE Lottery, the first and only federally licensed lottery in the UAE.
The lottery is regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the independent UAE federal authority.
The UAE Lottery said it is committed to delivering “trusted, transparent and responsible entertainment within the UAE's regulated commercial gaming sector”. Lee’s appointment as Chief Celebration Officer will enhance transparency and integrity in the lottery space.
“The appointment of Brett Lee reinforces The UAE Lottery's commitment to delivering trusted, transparent and responsible entertainment within the UAE's regulated commercial gaming sector,” The UAE Lottery said.
Lee will meet lottery winner and hear how they plan to use their prizes. He will also make community appearances and engage with fans.
The former Australian quickie set a scoring pace on the pitch, picking up 310 wickets in an almost decade long career in Tests. He also claimed 380 scalps in ODIs