81yo Dodgers fan can no longer get tickets because he doesn't have a smartphone

An 81-year-old Dodgers fan faces exclusion from games due to the team's mandatory digital ticketing policy, highlighting the growing digital divide for seniors.

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Source: Hacker News

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