All articles tagged with #computer error
A UK radio station, Radio Caroline, apologized after a computer error inadvertently triggered the Death of a Monarch procedure and announced the death of King Charles III during his visit to Northern Ireland; the station halted programming and issued an on-air apology to the King and listeners.
A man who believed he had won a $340 million Powerball jackpot is suing lottery officials after they claimed their website mistakenly displayed his numbers as the winning combination. The man's claim was denied, and it was revealed that a computer error caused test numbers to be posted as the winning numbers. His lawyer argues that a similar case in Iowa resulted in winnings being paid out after a mistake by a contractor, and they are seeking the same outcome in this situation.
A man who believed he had won a $340 million Powerball jackpot is suing lottery officials after they claimed their website mistakenly displayed his numbers as the winning combination. The man's claim was denied, and it was revealed that a computer error caused test numbers to be posted as the winning numbers. His lawyer argues that a similar case in Iowa resulted in winnings being paid out after a contractor admitted to a mistake.