Ticketmaster Under Fire: How the FTC Lawsuit Could Change Concert Ticket Sales Forever

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-11T10:19:06+00:00

The FTC and seven states have sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation for illegal resale practices and deceptive pricing, claiming harm to consumers and artists. This case could revolutionize the ticketing industry for improved transparency and fairness.

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2026-02-11 10:19:06

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The FTC, along with seven U.S. states, has filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, alleging illegal ticket resale practices, deceptive pricing, and misleading ticket limits. The lawsuit claims Ticketmaster profited from brokers using bots to buy and resell tickets at inflated prices, harming both consumers and artists. This landmark case could lead to significant changes in the concert ticketing industry, aiming for greater transparency and fairness.

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