FTC and States Sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster Over Alleged Ticketing Violations

FTC and States Sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster Over Alleged Ticketing Violations

The Federal Trade Commission, along with seven states, has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, alleging deceptive practices and collaboration with ticket brokers to inflate prices.

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September 19, 2025
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FTC and States Sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster Over Alleged Ticketing Violations
FTC and States Sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster Over Alleged Ticketing Violations

CBS News • 19 Sep 17:24

The Federal Trade Commission, along with seven states, has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, alleging deceptive practices and collaboration with ticket brokers to inflate prices.

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FTC Sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation Over Alleged Collusion with Ticket Brokers
FTC Sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation Over Alleged Collusion with Ticket Brokers

Ars Technica • 19 Sep 16:48

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, alleging they collaborated with ticket brokers to inflate resale prices, resulting in consumers paying significantly more for event tickets.

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September 18, 2025
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FTC and Seven States Sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster Over Alleged Ticket Resale Violations
FTC and Seven States Sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster Over Alleged Ticket Resale Violations

Bloomberg.com • 18 Sep 20:37

The Federal Trade Commission, along with seven states, has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, alleging they facilitated large-scale ticket resales and engaged in deceptive pricing practices.

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FTC and Seven States Sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster Over Alleged Deceptive Ticketing Practices
FTC and Seven States Sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster Over Alleged Deceptive Ticketing Practices

NPR • 18 Sep 19:44

The Federal Trade Commission, along with seven states, has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, alleging deceptive ticketing practices that harm consumers and artists.

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FTC and Seven States Sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster Over Alleged Ticket Resale Practices
FTC and Seven States Sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster Over Alleged Ticket Resale Practices

The Guardian • 18 Sep 17:41

The Federal Trade Commission, along with seven states, has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, alleging they allowed ticket brokers to bypass purchase limits, leading to inflated resale prices and substantial profits for the companies.

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FTC and Seven States Sue Ticketmaster and Live Nation Over Alleged Illegal Ticket Resale Practices
FTC and Seven States Sue Ticketmaster and Live Nation Over Alleged Illegal Ticket Resale Practices

CNBC • 18 Sep 15:35

The Federal Trade Commission, joined by seven states, has filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, alleging deceptive ticket resale tactics that inflate prices for consumers.

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August 19, 2025
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FTC Sues Ticket Reseller for Violating Purchase Limits on Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen Concerts
FTC Sues Ticket Reseller for Violating Purchase Limits on Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen Concerts

Deadline • 19 Aug 01:56

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Key Investment Group, alleging the company used deceptive tactics to exceed ticket purchase limits for events like Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and Bruce Springsteen concerts, reselling them at significant markups.

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FTC Sues Ticket Reseller for Violating Purchase Limits on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Tickets
FTC Sues Ticket Reseller for Violating Purchase Limits on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Tickets

The Hollywood Reporter • 19 Aug 00:10

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Key Investment Group, alleging the company used deceptive tactics to bypass ticket purchase limits for events like Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, resulting in millions in profits.

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August 18, 2025
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FTC Sues Ticket Reseller for Alleged Illegal Purchases of Taylor Swift and Springsteen Tickets
FTC Sues Ticket Reseller for Alleged Illegal Purchases of Taylor Swift and Springsteen Tickets

NBC News • 18 Aug 21:46

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Key Investment Group, accusing the company of using deceptive tactics to purchase and resell tickets for popular events, including Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and Bruce Springsteen concerts.

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