Overview

• A manual coding mistake converted Eurojackpot prizes by multiplying euros to kroner by 100 instead of dividing by 100, triggering false win notices.
• On Monday, Vegar Strand sent text messages to 47,000 players apologizing for the erroneous notifications.
• Norsk Tipping confirmed no incorrect payouts were made, though many recipients briefly celebrated before learning of the mistake.
• The Norwegian Lottery Authority and the Ministry of Culture have opened reviews of the operator’s technical and governance controls following an emergency meeting.
• The company has launched an internal investigation and vowed to reinforce its systems to prevent future errors and rebuild public trust.