Status of record
DOJ settled mid-trial (Mar 2026); state jury found Live Nation liable (Apr 2026), remedies incl. break-up pending
The alleged harm
- /Eras Tour on-sale (2022): collapse under bot demand and fees (Swift declined dynamic pricing), Congressional hearings
- /$1,000+ tickets via dynamic pricing on major tours
- /Independent venues unable to compete for tour routing
On the record
3 sources of public record behind this case.
| Source | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. DOJ v. Live Nation Entertainment | S.D. New York | 23 May 2024 |
| State jury verdict: liable, $1.72 per primary ticket | S.D. New York | 15 Apr 2026 |
| UK CMA investigation (Oasis tour) | gov.uk | 2024-2025 |
Cite this page
Spyrou, Sotiris. "Live Nation / Ticketmaster: Dynamic pricing + vertical monopoly." Grift, Inc. case files. https://griftinc.com/cases/live-nation-ticketmaster
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