Combating Unfair Practices in the Live Entertainment Market

What it means

This order addresses unfair practices in live entertainment ticketing, directing federal agencies to combat ticket scalping and price gouging. The Attorney General and FTC must enforce competition laws and price transparency requirements, while also collaborating with state officials to protect consumers.

Expected impact

• Better price transparency throughout the ticket purchasing process
• Potential reductions in excessive ticket fees and markups on secondary markets
• Increased enforcement against bot usage and other deceptive practices in ticket sales
• Possible development of new consumer protection regulations for the live entertainment industry
• More affordable access to concerts and live events for average Americans