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Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Ticket Scalpers and Their Bots
Politics // March 31, 2025

Ticket scalping in the live entertainment industry is the target of an executive order signed Monday (March 31) by President Donald Trump. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Congress Passes BOTS Act Making It Illegal For Bots To Buy Tickets
Regulation // December 12, 2016

Congress is fighting back at ticket scalpers, passing a bill that is making it illegal to use bots or computer programs to buy the best tickets to shows and events and then turn around and sell them for an inflated price. Get the Full Story...

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Ticketmaster Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss FTC Lawsuit

January 07, 2026
Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation reportedly asked a federal judge Tuesday (Jan. 6) to dismiss a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit accusing them of illegal coordination with brokers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Ticket Scalpers and Their Bots

March 31, 2025
Ticket scalping in the live entertainment industry is the target of an executive order signed Monday (March 31) by President Donald Trump. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Congress Passes BOTS Act Making It Illegal For Bots To Buy Tickets

December 12, 2016
Congress is fighting back at ticket scalpers, passing a bill that is making it illegal to use bots or computer programs to buy the best tickets to shows and events...