Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster To Be Monopolists Over $1.72 Concert Ticket Price Increase
Reason Magazine • 4/17/2026 – 4/18/2026
Summary
A jury has found Live Nation and Ticketmaster to be monopolists in relation to a $1.72 concert ticket price increase. The ruling indicates that punishing these companies for their success will not significantly reduce primary ticket prices and will not address the issue of scalping.
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