A class action lawsuit against Norsk Tipping has already attracted more than 17,000 plaintiffs, making it the largest class action suit in Norwegian history. The lawsuit was initiated by the law firm SANDS after errors in the Lotto and Eurojackpot lottery and drawing systems were confirmed to have affected the odds of winning for players. The deadline to join this lawsuit was February 16, 2026.
According to Norway’s gambling authority, these errors affected multiple draws conducted over several years. SANDS’ partner, Lars Tormodsgard, believes the errors resulted in players receiving lower odds than those advertised, which constitutes a fundamental flaw in the operation of those games.
Claimants are seeking refunds for all their betting activity that occurred prior to the identification of the problem. Wagers during the periods affecting claimants from 2015/2016 until 2025 vary widely from very small amounts to large sums. The total value of the case has not yet been set; however, with so many claimants, it could be very large.
Norsk Tipping has admitted to the technical nature of the errors but denies liability. Although the operator acknowledges the errors did occur; it contends that the errors affected only the additional draws of the game and do not warrant the refund of all stakes on all drawings. The operator has said that it will defend itself in court.
Norsk Tipping is embroiled in another lawsuit, on top of multiple other regulatory challenges over the last few years which have also resulted in it being levied with multiple sanctions totalling NOK 119 million (approx. $14 million) for various technical/operational failures; including a NOK 46 million fine due to errors made during draws. According to the authorities, this particular fault has potentially existed for as long as 10 years which may have provided syndicate players with a significant edge over individual players.
The trial is scheduled to begin on the 25th–26th of August, 2016; and depending on its outcome will not only have huge financial repercussions for Norsk Tipping, but also may set an important precedent in relation to how gambling related errors are handled in the regulated marketplace.
