It Looks Like The DOJ Isn’t Going To Break Up Live Nation And Ticketmaster
The DOJ settled with Live Nation and Ticketmaster — but 26 states are fighting back. Here's what concertgoers need to know.
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It Looks Like The DOJ Isn’t Going To Break Up Live Nation And Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster Antitrust Settlement Reached — But Most States Are Refusing to Accept It The U.S. Justice Department has tentatively settled its landmark antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, the companies that dominate concert ticket sales across America. The deal includes a fine and some venue sell-offs — but 26 out of 30 state attorneys general are calling it insufficient and pushing forward with their own legal fight. If you've ever paid a brutal service fee or been priced out of a concert, this story is about you. A Settlement That Wasn't Supposed to End This Way
When federal antitrust regulators filed suit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, millions of frustrated fans dared to hope things might finally change. After years of jaw-dropping fees, chaotic ticket sales, and dynamic pricing that seemed to target fans rather than serve them, the case felt like a reckoning. The tentative settlement announced Monday, however, is being called a disappointment by mo…
