Norwegian lottery fever hit the nation this past weekend as Norsk Tipping announced the winners of its latest draw, capturing the attention of millions and bringing excitement to numerous households across the country.
With 41 million winners drawn, many people across Norway experienced extraordinary joy, including two remarkable winners from Sørlandet who have now hit the jackpot. One spotlight winner, a 73-year-old woman from Nittedal, celebrated her unexpected windfall of 1 million krone from the Flax Advent Calendar. She revealed her usual approach to lottery games, saying, "I usually don't cheat." Yet this Christmas, she made an exception and her gamble paid off immensely.
"Tusen takk. Det er helt vanvittig. Jeg har ikke landa helt ennå," she said, clearly overwhelmed by the realization of her newfound wealth. Having purchased three calendars this year after winning smaller prizes previously, she finally struck gold with her third purchase, finding the million-krone win as she scratched off the details.
After waiting five days before claiming her prize through the Norsk Tipping app, the financial boost still felt surreal. "It will hopefully become clearer once the money is in my account," she laughed, contemplating how she would use the winnings, such as buying a new car and treating her family with presents. She humorously noted, "I haven't told anyone yet— I wanted to be completely sure first. This year, I won’t buy another calendar; I'll wait until next year to try again.”
This is not the only story of excitement surrounding the recent lottery announcements. Bjørn-Vidar Bjørgen, aged 64, from Degernes received what he described as "the phone call we all dream of" — letting him know he was now the recipient of significant lottery winnings. His life was forever changed with this festive surprise, marking the holiday season with unforgettable memories.
On the same exhilarating weekend, five other lucky individuals from Romerike also became millionaires. One of the jubilant winners delightfully shared how his wife promised to dance on the table after hearing the news of their incredible fortune, signifying the joy and life-changing impact these announcements have on families.
Across Norway, the Flax Advent Calendar serves as one of the most anticipated lottery evenings, where contenders have the chance to win substantial rewards every day leading up to Christmas. Each calendar consists of 24 doors filled with prizes, giving participants numerous opportunities to scrape off to reveal winnings daily, whereas the digital versions of the Flax lottery have instant draws, keeping the thrill alive.
The odds may not always be favorable—1:300,000 for the top prize on the physical calendars—but faith and excitement abound as excited players take part. The fun doesn't stop there, as there remains the allure of the remaining million-krone prizes yet to be claimed after this latest draw.
Overall, the season has proven fruitful, with Norsk Tipping reporting numerous winning events throughout the year. Their updated statistics reveal they made 17,219,171 prize payouts this year alone, equipping 44 new millionaires as players across the country embrace the holiday spirit with hope and cheerful anticipation.
With these heartwarming stories accompanying the recent lottery announcements, it’s clear to see how lottery games not only create wealth but also spark joy and unforgettable memories during festive times. Norwegian players can envision themselves becoming the next lucky winners of future draws, creating their own stories to share through the new year.
