Summary
A Norwegian couple mistakenly believed they had won £282,000 from a lottery but actually only won about £28. They were among several people who received incorrect notifications from a state-run gambling company in Norway.
Key Facts
- A Norwegian couple thought they had won over 3.9 million kroner (about £282,000) in a lottery.
- The couple, Halvor Begum and Iselin Olafsen, actually won only 390 kroner, which is about £28.
- The mistake was due to false notifications sent by a state-owned gambling company in Norway.
- Many others in Norway received similar incorrect winning notifications.
- The couple initially planned what to do with the believed winnings, including discussing buying an engagement ring.
