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  1. An antitrust case was filed in New York targeting Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation Entertainment.
  2. The FTC has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster concerning the company's business practices in the ticket resale market.

FTC Files Lawsuit Against Ticket Operation Linked to Beyoncé Concert

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What happened

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The Department of Justice filed a civil complaint on October 15, 2026, following a referral from the Federal Trade Commission. The complaint targets an alleged large-scale ticket-buying operation that used at least 1,300 accounts to acquire tickets for a Beyoncé concert. This operation allegedly spanned 83,500 events since 2022, generating at least $120.8 million in resale profits.

From ibtimes.co.uk

Why it matters

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The case highlights concerns over professional resellers using bulk purchasing methods to obtain tickets. This action raises questions about how ordinary fans lose access to tickets when professional resellers obtain them in bulk before they reach the wider market.

The Federal Trade Commission has previously filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster regarding the company's business practices in the ticket resale market.

From ibtimes.co.uk

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    Live Nation Entertainment could face increased regulatory costs or changes to its business model due to heightened FTC scrutiny of the ticketing market.

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