Covid ticketing rules exclude people not online from major events

Campaigners call on entertainment and sport sectors to ensure inclusion of those without access

People without internet access face being shut out of major sporting events because Covid restrictions have moved some ticket sales exclusively online.

The ballot for this year’s Wimbledon tennis tournament was online only and a ban on ticket transfers means that relatives cannot purchase on behalf of fans who do not own a smartphone.

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Campaigners call on entertainment and sport sectors to ensure inclusion of those without access

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People without internet access face being shut out of major sporting events because Covid restrictions have moved some ticket sales exclusively online.
The ballot for this year’s Wimbledon tennis tournament was online only and a ban on ticket transfers means that relatives cannot purchase on behalf of fans who do not own a smartphone. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian

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