Is StubHub CEO Eric Baker jeopardizing the ticketing experience? #TicketScalping #StubHub

Over the past decade, consumers have complained about the increasingly aggressive marketing practices of ticket sales and distribution companies like Ticketmaster. These practices have worsened the ti...

President Donald J. Trump signed a new Executive Order to stop unfair ticket prices in the live entertainment market. Right now, ticket scalpers use fast bots to buy up concert tickets and resell…

👏 Big news from Massachusetts! Governor Healey's new legislation, inspired by Noah Kahan, targets ticket scalping! 📝⚡️ #NoahKahan #TicketScalping #MusicForAll

👏 Big news from Massachusetts! Governor Healey's new legislation, inspired by Noah Kahan, targets ticket scalping! 📝⚡️ #NoahKahan #TicketScalping #MusicForAll

👏 Big news from Massachusetts! Governor Healey's new legislation, inspired by Noah Kahan, targets ticket scalping! 📝⚡️ #NoahKahan #TicketScalping #MusicForAll

Maryland operation used fake accounts and bots to bypass limits, resold Eras Tour seats for millions.

Maryland operation used fake accounts and bots to bypass limits, resold Eras Tour seats for millions.

A growing debate is underway across North America and Europe over whether banning professional ticket scalpers or imposing resale price caps can fix persistent issues in the live events industry. Fans of concerts and sports often experience rapid sellouts, only to see tickets reappear within minutes on secondary markets at multiples of their original price. In response, several governments and industry figures are pushing new laws to curb or eliminate profit-driven resale. Ontario recently introduced rules prohibiting ticket resale above face value, while similar proposals are being considered in jurisdictions including New York, California, and the United Kingdom. Advocates argue that these measures reduce exploitation, bot-driven purchasing, and inflated prices, helping ensure tickets reach genuine fans at fair prices. Ireland’s 2021 legislation banning profitable ticket resale is frequently cited as a case study; supporters claim it has significantly reduced domestic scalping, though it has not fully eliminated it. Enforcement challenges remain, with reports of tickets appearing on offshore platforms and no prosecutions recorded under the Irish law since its adoption. Industry stakeholders remain divided. Live Nation has expressed support for resale price caps, arguing that reducing profit incentives would limit bots and fraud. Conversely, major resale platforms such as StubHub and Viagogo warn that strict caps may push transactions into unregulated markets with fewer consumer protections, increasing fraud risks and reducing competition. They also argue that such policies could strengthen monopolistic control by dominant ticketing companies. Similar debates are unfolding in the U.K. and the U.S., where artists, advocacy groups, and lawmakers are considering tighter regulation. While there is consensus that the current system is flawed, there is no agreement on whether banning scalping outright or regulating resale prices would meaningfully improve access and affordability for fans.

Your World Cup ticket was "confirmed" until it wasn't. StubHub just cancelled hundreds of orders hours before kickoff. Turns out paying 3x face value to a middleman doesn't actually guarantee you own anything.

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President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order aimed at curbing ticket scalping in the United States, a move intended to protect consumers from