"LA28 organizers probably didn't count on such words accompanying their first big ticket rollout ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Duped. Scammed. Gouged. Sidelined."
"The presale launched Thursday, and by 10 a.m. Friday, aspiring ticket buyers reported that all artistic gymnastics events were marked 'unavailable,' as was the opening ceremony."
"The few available tickets to swimming and athletic events such as track and field started at $1,116.27 per seat. Friends described the prices as 'Criminal,' 'Greedy AF' and 'horrific.'"
Many locals in Los Angeles who registered for the LA28 presale ticket lottery felt misled after discovering high prices and limited availability for Olympic events. Despite promises of affordable tickets starting at $28, the reality was starkly different. Many sought-after events were marked as unavailable, and the few tickets that were available were priced exorbitantly, leading to feelings of betrayal among residents. The initial excitement surrounding the Games has been overshadowed by disappointment and frustration over ticket access.
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