In 2001 , the bidding organization from Montreal , Quebec , Canada , won the right to negotiate with the FGG for a licensing agreement to host the 2006 Gay Games , but after two years of failed negotiations Montreal broke off talks at the 2003 FGG annual meeting in Chicago . There were three main points of contention , over which neither party could agree : In a weakening global economy following international terrorist attacks , including the September 11 attacks , the FGG wanted Montreal to be able to plan for a successful Gay Games even if participation did not meet Montreal 's optimistic projection of 24,000 participants , twice the level of participation of the previous Gay Games in 2002 . Due to financial problems in previous events , the FGG also asked for transparency into Montreal 2006 's financial activities . After Montreal refused to continue talks , the FGG held a second round of bidding in which Chicago and Los Angeles bidders , who had put forth well-received bids to host the 2006 games in the first round along with Montreal and Atlanta , chose to bid . Ultimately , the FGG awarded Gay Games VII to Chicago Games , Inc
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