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business2 months ago

Ticketmaster to Ban Multiple Accounts and Shut Down TradeDesk Amid FTC Lawsuit

Ticketmaster announced it will ban users from having multiple accounts and will shut down its TradeDesk platform following a lawsuit by the FTC accusing the company of colluding with scalpers and violating the BOTS Act. The company claims these practices are standard industry behavior and denies the allegations, but acknowledges that the use of multiple accounts has been abused. The policy change aims to address concerns about scalping and protect the integrity of ticket sales.

business2 months ago

Ticketmaster to Ban Multiple Accounts and Shut Down TradeDesk Amid FTC Lawsuit

Ticketmaster announced policy changes including banning multiple accounts, shutting down TradeDesk, and requiring Social Security numbers from brokers following an FTC lawsuit accusing it of anti-competitive practices and bot violations. The company defends its actions, disputes the FTC's claims, and emphasizes efforts to combat scalping and fraud, while also shifting the narrative to focus on technological and legislative issues related to ticketing and bots.