Norway Lottery Error: Thousands Told They Won Millions, Then Told It Was a Mistake
An error in currency conversion by Norsk Tipping led to thousands of Norwegians being mistakenly notified of vastly inflated Eurojackpot winnings, with some believing they had won millions. The error occurred when converting prize amounts from Eurocents to Norwegian kroner. While no incorrect payouts were made, the company’s CEO, Ms. Sagstuen, stepped down after taking responsibility for the “breach of trust” and the disappointment caused. This incident follows previous criticisms of Norsk Tipping, including technical problems and serious errors, highlighting the need for improved control routines.
John Q. Hosedrinker