"The ticket draw for locals was scheduled to start on April 2, but word began popping up in various corners of the internet that some people were already getting emails at random saying they had not been selected."
"A decent portion of the city turned to incessantly refreshing its email, which did not make anyone happier or saner. Conversations with other adult Angelenos hoping for Olympics tickets took on the tenor of high school kids applying to college."
Southern California residents eagerly anticipated the presale for 2028 Olympic tickets, with over 5 million people in the digital queue. The presale was marketed as exclusive to locals, with tickets priced at $28. As the ticket draw approached, many began receiving emails indicating they were not selected, leading to anxiety and constant email refreshing. Those not chosen were deferred to a later presale, mirroring the uncertainty of college admissions, leaving many frustrated by the lack of information.
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