Dozens of Norwegians thought they had become a millionaire this week after they had a message about it from the state gambling company. But they were cheated when it turned out that it was a calculation error.
A few thousand people received a message last Friday that they had won a sum of money at the Eurojackpot. But it was about incorrect amounts, State gambling company Norsk Tipping told BBC News . The company does not want to say how many people are involved.
The “excessive high” prices were caused by an error when converting euros to Norwegian crowns. The amount was multiplied by 100, instead of shared by 100.
The correct amounts were updated on Saturday evening and according to Norsk Tipping no incorrect payments were made. “I’m very sorry that we have disappointed so many people,” said general manager Tonje Sagstuen in a statement. “I understand that people are angry with us.”
The company had already received messages from participants who, after lottery messages, were planning to go on holiday, to renovate their house or even buy a house. “I can only say sorry to them. But I understand that it is a poor comfort,” said Sagstuen.
After an emergency meeting between the Board of Directors of Norsk Tipping and the Norwegian Ministry of Culture, Sagstuen boarded as director on Saturday. She held the position since September 2023 and has been working at the company since 2014.
Boxes of Norwegians Thought they had Become Millionaires this week after Receiving A Message from the State Gambling Company about it. But they were were disappointed when it turned out to be a calculation error.
Several Thousand People Received a Message Last Friday that they had won a sum of money in the eurojackpot. But These Were Incorrect Amounts, State Gambling Company Norsk Tipping Tells BBC News . The Company does not want to say exactly how many people are Involved.
The “excessively high” prizes were caused by an error when converting euros to norwegian kroner. The Amount was Multiplied by 100 Instead of Divided by 100.
The Correct Amounts Were updated on Saturday Evening and According to Norsk Tipping No Incorrect Payments Were Made. “I am extremely sorry that we have disappointed so many people,” Said CEO Tonje Sagstuen in a statement. “I understand that people are angry with us.”
The Company had Already Received Messages from Participants Who, After Lottery Messages, Were Planning To Go On Vacation, Renovate Their House or Even Buy A House. “I can only say sorry to them. But I understand that that is a poor consolation,” Said Sagstuen.
After an emergency meeting between the board of directors of Norsk Tipping and the Norwegian Ministry of Culture, Sagstuen Resigned as Director on Saturday. She had Held the Position Since September 2023 and had worked at the company Since 2014.