The commune of Garric near Albi (Tarn) suffered a number of fires and break-ins to buildings where loto entertainments and fund raisers are regularly held. Loto is the French version of bingo and is a very popular way for local associations to raise funds and the prizes are electronic items such as TV sets or in rural areas there is often a ham or other locally produced food.
Lotos are often organised by professional promoters and in recent years there have been several prosecutions for tax evasion. The fires in Garric are said to be the work of a gang trying to create a monopoly and gendarmes have arrested ten people from as far away as Marseille as well as the "mastermind" from Albi.
Clearly the loto organised by a seemingly helpful retired person to raise funds for your local football team is a source of good profit to the organiser as well the club.
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