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entertainment2 years ago

"US Senators Propose 'Fans First' Ticketing Reform Bill, Promising Transparency and Refunds"

Six US senators have introduced the "Fans First Act" to address flaws in the live event ticketing system, aiming to increase transparency, protect consumers from fake or overpriced tickets, and hold bad actors accountable. The bipartisan bill seeks to improve pricing transparency, strengthen the prohibition of bots in ticket purchases, create a reporting website for complaints, and prohibit the sale of speculative tickets. Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation, supports the bill and advocates for further reforms in live event ticketing.

via The Guardian|
#entertainment#fans-first-act#live-event-ticketing
legislation2 years ago

"Senate Introduces 'Fans First' Bill to Revolutionize Live-Event Ticketing System"

U.S. Senators have introduced the Fans First Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at reforming the live-event ticketing system. The legislation seeks to increase transparency in ticket sales, protect consumers from fake or overpriced tickets, and hold bad actors accountable. It requires sellers to disclose the total cost of tickets, provide proof of purchase, and refund consumers for canceled events. The act also imposes penalties on resellers engaging in illegal ticket sale practices and prohibits the use of bots. The move follows a similar action by the House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee to introduce ticketing reforms centered around pricing transparency and speculative selling.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#consumer-protection#legislation#live-event-ticketing
legislation2 years ago

"US Senators Unite to Reform Live-Event Ticketing System with 'Fans First' Act"

U.S. Senators have introduced the Fans First Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at reforming the live-event ticketing system. The legislation seeks to increase transparency in ticket sales, protect consumers from fake or overpriced tickets, and hold bad actors accountable. It requires sellers to disclose the total cost of the ticket, including fees, at the start of a transaction, prohibits the use of bots to purchase tickets, imposes civil penalties on resellers engaging in illegal practices, and establishes refund requirements for canceled events. The bill has garnered support from various industry organizations and Live Nation, the owner of Ticketmaster.

via Variety|
#bots-act#consumer-protection#legislation