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Downtown Phoenix organizes LoterÃa as way to bring people back to the city s center
Downtown Phoenix holding loteria event until May 23
Loteria is a traditional Mexican game that is very similar to bingo, and Downtown Phoenix officials hope the event will revive interest in the city s center, as live starts to return to normal following COVID-19.
PHOENIX - A fun new event kicking off in Downtown Phoenix this weekend.
The event is called Loteria, and organizers say it is part art walk, part game, and part urban adventure.
Loteria is a traditional Mexican game that is very similar to bingo. Instead of matching cards or numbers to a card, players need to do some walking, go around to businesses, and find the corresponding images for a chance to win a prize.
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