Pokémon Go Fest attendees to be compensated following widespread connection problems

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Attendees at Pokémon Go's first community event are to be compensated following widespread connection issues that left many unable to play the game, Niantic has announced.
Shortly after Pokémon Go Fest began in Chicago's Grant Park, players suffered on-going problems connecting to nearby mobile networks, compounded further by server issues as users worldwide attempted to complete a series of challenges.
As well as a full refund of their tickets ($20 value), players will receive $100 worth of PokéCoins - in-game currency used to buy new items, bag expansions and avatar accessories - for anyone who scanned one of the event's special PokéStops.
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