FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster Over Alleged Illegal Ticket Resales
FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster Over Alleged Illegal Ticket Resales
September 19, 2025
by ROSTR
FTC and seven states sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster, alleging illegal ticket resales, “bait-and-switch” tactics, and a system that lets them triple dip on fees.
Click here for the full story on New Industry Focus.
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