Up to half of the 1.8 million applicants for 6.6 million Olympic tickets will be left empty-handed after the ballot, it emerged today.
Many applicants have missed out because, contrary to official advice, they have opted for high-demand events such as athletics finals and the opening ceremony. Games organiser Locog said applicants were on average getting about 10-20% of their order.
Those who have been left empty-handed in the ballot will be given the first choice of the remaining tickets within weeks. In a third sale before Christmas all the remaining tickets will be put on sale on a first-come-first-served basis.
Applicants will learn by 24th June which tickets they have "won". The procedure has been criticised by consumer groups for leaving customers in the dark.
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