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Thousands in Norway Mistakenly Told They Won Big on Lottery
Thousands of Norwegians thought they had become millionaires after receiving a notification from the state-owned gambling company saying they had won eye-watering sums – until it turned out it was a mistake.
“Several thousand” people who won prizes in the Eurojackpot were notified of incorrect amounts on Friday, Norsk Tipping said.
Norsk Tipping CEO Tonje Sagstuen apologised and resigned a day later.
An error in the conversion from Eurocents to Norwegian kroner caused the prize amounts to be “excessively high”, the company said. The amount was multiplied by 100, instead of being divided by 100.
Norsk Tipping receives the prize amounts from Germany in euros, and then converts them to Norwegian kroner.
The correct amounts were updated on Saturday evening. No incorrect pay-outs were made, the gambling company said.
“I am terribly sorry that we have disappointed so many, and I understand that people are angry with us,” Ms Sagstuen said in a statement, adding that “criticism is justified” given the “breach of trust”.
She said she had received several messages from people who were planning to go on holiday, renovate their homes or buy an apartment.
“To them I can only say: Sorry! But I understand that it is a small consolation,” she said.
One woman, in the middle of a renovation project, said she received a notification that she had won 1.2 million kroner ($119,000: £87,000), but instead received only a fraction of that sum.
The Norsk Tipping board met with the Ministry of Culture, which administers the running of the company, for an emergency meeting on Saturday.
After the meeting, Ms Sagstuen stepped down from her role as CEO. She held the position since September 2023 and had worked at Norsk Tipping since 2014.
“Here, things have failed in several places, this is my responsibility,” she said.
She said she was “sad” to leave but confident in the “improvement processes” that have been put in place.
Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery said that “such mistakes should not happen”, especially as Norsk Tipping has the exclusive right to deliver gaming services in the country.
“We expect the board to work actively to improve the control routines,” she said.
This is not the first time Norsk Tipping has found itself under criticism.
The company said that “several serious errors have been uncovered” in recent months and it had “experienced a number of technical problems in the past year”.
It acknowledged it had been “heavily criticised” by the regulator and its customers, and the criticism “was justified”.
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Studio releases a series of Tap & Reveal games that promise explosive action, extreme volatility and a max win potential of 25,000x
Big Time Gaming has ignited a seismic shift in the gaming world yet again with the launch of TapCards™, the most electrifying tap-and-reveal sensation ever unleashed.
In true Big Time Gaming fashion, TapCards™ deliver an explosive experience for players for a fast-paced dig-for-glory scratch-card style action reimagined at full throttle. With 7 to 16 symbol reveals per card and wilds that substitute for everything, including the mighty Tap Pot.
Wins are triggered by stacking symbols when players match three, four or five symbols anywhere on the card, which uncovers cascading riches! No paylines and no fuss!
Each game allows for multiple winning clusters to stack on a single card, creating dynamic, high-energy gameplay. This is of course amped up with Wilds! They’re your golden ticket, substituting for Tap Pots too. Kaboom.
There are three tiers of Tap Pots – Mini, Midi and Maxi. And then there’s the ultimate goldmine: land 5 Tap Pots and unlock the astronomical 25,000x Maxi win. Stand ready to rain down riches.
The TapCards™ series Four Iconic Titles Taking the World by Storm:
Bonanza TapCards™ – Win big in supercharged volatility and a raw-mining aesthetic of Bonanza TapCards™. It’s pure, unfiltered treasure hunting with a single tap.
Millionaire TapCards™ – brings the drama of the legendary game show to your fingertips, with each tap, the stage is yours and the millionaire moment inches closer. You could be the next big winner on the hot seat!
Extra Chilli TapCards™ is a fiery fiesta of red hot chilli peppers, sizzlin’ Wilds and fiery multi-symbol wins across up to 16 spaces per card. It’s caliente in every card. Oooof!
Big Bucks Deluxe TapCards™ dials up the opulence with gold bars, rings, and fast cars set. This is instant-win gaming in a tuxedo: high class, high volatility, and pure, indulgent opulence.
The simple nature of the gameplay, combined with the extreme volatility and massive win potential, means TapCards™ have broad appeal. With flexible RTP ranges from 86.46%, 94.46% to 96.45%, ensures operators can tailor TapCards™ to every jurisdiction and player preference.
With sleek, intuitive mobile UX and adrenaline-amped design, TapCards™ appeal to both casual players and slot aficionados.
Nik Robinson, CEO at Big Time Gaming, said: “The concept behind TapCards™ is thrillingly simple: Tap, match and win big. But in the innovative world of Big Time Gaming, that journey is anything but ordinary. We’ve taken our most iconic titles—Bonanza, Millionaire, Extra Chilli, and Big Bucks Deluxe and reimagined them into an entirely new format that’s fast, fiery and dangerously fun. Every Tap & Reveal has the potential to unlock mega wins up to 25,000x, and trust me, it’s a wild ride getting there.”
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Studio releases a series of Tap & Reveal games that promise explosive action, extreme volatility and a max win potential of 25,000x
Big Time Gaming has ignited a seismic shift in the gaming world yet again with the launch of TapCards™, the most electrifying tap-and-reveal sensation ever unleashed.
In true Big Time Gaming fashion, TapCards™ deliver an explosive experience for players for a fast-paced dig-for-glory scratch-card style action reimagined at full throttle. With 7 to 16 symbol reveals per card and wilds that substitute for everything, including the mighty Tap Pot.
Wins are triggered by stacking symbols when players match three, four or five symbols anywhere on the card, which uncovers cascading riches! No paylines and no fuss!
Each game allows for multiple winning clusters to stack on a single card, creating dynamic, high-energy gameplay. This is of course amped up with Wilds! They’re your golden ticket, substituting for Tap Pots too. Kaboom.
There are three tiers of Tap Pots – Mini, Midi and Maxi. And then there’s the ultimate goldmine: land 5 Tap Pots and unlock the astronomical 25,000x Maxi win. Stand ready to rain down riches.
The TapCards™ series Four Iconic Titles Taking the World by Storm:
Bonanza TapCards™ – Win big in supercharged volatility and a raw-mining aesthetic of Bonanza TapCards™. It’s pure, unfiltered treasure hunting with a single tap.
Millionaire TapCards™ – brings the drama of the legendary game show to your fingertips, with each tap, the stage is yours and the millionaire moment inches closer. You could be the next big winner on the hot seat!
Extra Chilli TapCards™ is a fiery fiesta of red hot chilli peppers, sizzlin’ Wilds and fiery multi-symbol wins across up to 16 spaces per card. It’s caliente in every card. Oooof!
Big Bucks Deluxe TapCards™ dials up the opulence with gold bars, rings, and fast cars set. This is instant-win gaming in a tuxedo: high class, high volatility, and pure, indulgent opulence.
The simple nature of the gameplay, combined with the extreme volatility and massive win potential, means TapCards™ have broad appeal. With flexible RTP ranges from 86.46%, 94.46% to 96.45%, ensures operators can tailor TapCards™ to every jurisdiction and player preference.
With sleek, intuitive mobile UX and adrenaline-amped design, TapCards™ appeal to both casual players and slot aficionados.
Nik Robinson, CEO at Big Time Gaming, said: “The concept behind TapCards™ is thrillingly simple: Tap, match and win big. But in the innovative world of Big Time Gaming, that journey is anything but ordinary. We’ve taken our most iconic titles—Bonanza, Millionaire, Extra Chilli, and Big Bucks Deluxe and reimagined them into an entirely new format that’s fast, fiery and dangerously fun. Every Tap & Reveal has the potential to unlock mega wins up to 25,000x, and trust me, it’s a wild ride getting there.”
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Fast Track has announced the release of a new AI-driven Player Churn Prediction Model, now available to all partners within its CRM platform. The model enables operators to identify players at risk of churning as early as the first day of inactivity, supporting more proactive and efficient retention strategies.
Built on Fast Track’s proprietary machine learning platform, FTML, the model uses seven sub-models to analyse player behaviour and make accurate predictions tailored to each operator’s player base. The system continuously trains itself on live data, ensuring predictions remain relevant and effective over time.
The Churn Model is already in use by several Fast Track partners and is fully integrated into the platform’s core workflows. Once activated, operators receive clear, actionable insights into which players are likely to churn, along with data-informed recommendations on timing and incentive levels for re-engagement.
“Churn is one of the most impactful use cases for AI in player engagement,” said Simon Lidzén, Co-Founder and CEO of Fast Track. “With this model, operators can focus their efforts where it matters most; targeting players who are truly at risk with the right offer at the right time. It’s a smarter, more cost-effective approach to retention.”
The Churn Model addresses a common challenge in the industry – overuse of reactivation bonuses – by helping teams deliver more relevant and timely incentives based on predictive insights, not guesswork.
To support the launch, Fast Track will host a live webinar on Thursday, 10 July 2025 at 16:00 CEST, offering a walkthrough of the new Churn Model and its practical applications. Save your spot at app.livestorm.co/fast-track/save-your-players.
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