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Norwegian Lottery's €100M Blunder: Thousands Briefly Millionaires

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Norsk Tipping's €100M blunder transformed thousands into momentary millionaires when a Eurojackpot currency conversion glitch multiplied winnings by 100, displaying inflated amounts on their platforms. The error, discovered too late, led to CEO Tonje Sagstuen's resignation amid public outcry.

The glitch, stemming from a euro-to-kroner conversion error, caused winnings to be multiplied instead of divided, leading to incorrect notifications. Affected individuals, some planning major purchases, were left disappointed. The Norwegian Lottery Authority has launched a review to determine if gambling laws were violated.

One couple, mid-home renovation, believed they'd won 1.2 million kroner, only to receive a fraction, highlighting the profound impact of the error.

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