Norway lottery operator Norsk Tipping apologized Monday to 47,000 people who were accidentally told they had hit it big in the Eurojackpot, reports the Guardian.

“Thousands of Norwegians were mistakenly informed that they had won a large prize in the Eurojackpot. This was a mistake that affected many and which we take very seriously,” wrote Norsk Tipping’s managing director, Vegar Strand, in the text message.

“We deeply regret what has happened, and on behalf of us at Norsk Tipping, I would like to apologize to everyone affected by this. We are incredibly sorry to have disappointed so many.”

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