Thousands Mistakenly Believe They Won the Lottery Due to Coding Error
2025-07-01
Thousands of Norwegians mistakenly thought they'd won life-changing sums in the Eurojackpot lottery due to a manual coding error by Norsk Tipping, the state-owned operator. A conversion error multiplied winnings by 100 instead of dividing, briefly displaying vastly inflated jackpots on their website. While no incorrect payouts were made, the mistake led to the CEO's resignation and sparked concerns about the company's internal controls. This isn't Norsk Tipping's first recent blunder; previous technical issues and regulatory breaches have also been reported. The new acting CEO aims to restore public trust.