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Law firm SANDS has gathered more than 17,000 participants in what is being described as the largest class action lawsuit in Norwegian history. The case targets state-owned operator Norsk Tipping following serious errors in Lotto and Eurojackpot draws over several years.
The deadline to join the lawsuit expired on February 16, 2026, finalizing the group of claimants.
The lawsuit is based on confirmed faults in the draw systems, which, according to the Norwegian Gambling Authority, affected players’ chances of winning. SANDS partner Lars Tormodsgard argues that this constitutes a clear defect in the games.
– There were errors in the draw basis for both Lotto and Eurojackpot. As a result, individual players had lower winning chances than what was communicated, Tormodsgard told NRK.
Players Demand Refunds
Participants in the lawsuit are seeking refunds for stakes placed between 2015/2016 and 2025, when the issue was discovered and corrected. The amount claimed per player varies significantly.
– There is a wide range within this group. Some have played for small amounts, while others have spent substantial sums, Tormodsgard explained.
The total value of the claims remains unclear but could be substantial given the scale of the case.
Norsk Tipping Disputes the Claims
Norsk Tipping has rejected the legal basis of the lawsuit. While acknowledging that errors occurred, the operator argues that their impact was limited.
– The error only affected additional draws, not the main draws. We disagree that this provides grounds for a full refund of all stakes, said attorney Henning Harborg, representing Norsk Tipping.
The company has also stated it looks forward to having the case heard in court.
Series of Failures and Fines
The case is part of a broader pattern of issues at Norsk Tipping in recent years. The regulator has imposed multiple fines on the operator, including a NOK 46 million penalty related to the draw errors.
The fault reportedly persisted for up to a decade and gave syndicate players an unfair advantage over individual players.
In total, Norsk Tipping has been fined more than NOK 119 million in recent years following a series of technical and operational failures.
Court Hearing Set for August
The case is scheduled to be heard in Hedmarken and Østerdal District Court on August 25–26, 2026.
SANDS has previously stated that participants face no financial risk in joining the lawsuit, and believes the case has strong legal grounds.
The outcome could have significant implications — both financially for Norsk Tipping and more broadly for how gambling errors are handled in regulated markets.
