Fougères fairground game dispute sparks fraud allegations
Three men lost €1,400 at a fairground game and plan to file a fraud complaint; operator disputes allegations.
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Fougères Fairground Lottery Fraud
Three men aged 21-28 lost €1,400 at a fairground lottery game in Fougères, Ille-et-Vilaine, promised motorcycle prizes but never received them despite winning intermediate prizes and special tickets. They plan to file a complaint while the operator defends the game as legitimate.
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2026-09-09 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
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Three men plan to file complaint over fairground game
The three friends who lost €1,400 are considering filing a formal complaint. They hope their testimony will serve as a warning to other players about the fairground game.
Fairground operator defends game as legitimate
The fairground operator responded to accusations by stating that everything was in order and that the situation was comparable to a casino where not everyone wins the jackpot every time.
Three friends lose €1,400 at fairground gambling game in Fougères
Three friends aged 21 to 28 lost a total of €1,400 on Saturday evening while betting money on a lottery draw at the Angevines fairground in Fougères, Ille-et-Vilaine. They were attracted to a stand by promises of large prizes including sports motorcycles. They initially won audio headsets and "joker tickets" that promised motorcycle prizes, but despite additional bets, the promised motorcycle was never delivered.
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