Norsk Tipping, the state-owned gambling operator, mistakenly reported inflated Eurojackpot winnings due to a currency conversion error, disappointing many players, including Ole Fredrik Sveen, who initially thought he had won 1.2 million kroner. Instead, he had won only 125 kroner. The company faced significant backlash from both players and authorities, prompting a resignation from CEO Tonje Sagstuen. Acting CEO Vegar Strand acknowledged the loss of trust among customers and emphasized the commitment to rectify the situation, while the Lottery Authority investigates possible legal violations surrounding the incident.
Ole Fredrik Sveen expressed his shock when informed of his supposed winnings, stating, 'I thought: 'Wow, is it finally my turn? Could it be true?' I go onto the Norsk Tipping website, and there it says in black and white: 'Congratulations, you have won!''
The chief executive who resigned, Tonje Sagstuen, left under pressure after the scandal, with Vegar Strand stating, 'We have deeply disappointed our customers and take full responsibility for rectifying the situation.'
Culture Minister Lubna Jaffery branded the error as 'totally unacceptable', emphasizing the importance of trust in the gambling sector and the repercussions of such mistakes.
The Lottery Authority has initiated a review to assess potential violations of gambling laws, highlighting the seriousness of the error within the industry.
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