THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Ticketmaster Raises Fees After DOJ Antitrust Settlement.
Ticketmaster, coming off an antitrust settlement deal with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), has quietly increased certain upfront charges to offset the loss of revenue from "surprise" or "hidden" fees that had appeared at the end of transactions. The post Ticketmaster Raises Fees After DOJ Antitrust Settlement. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Ticketmaster increased various fees as a response to new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations banning hidden charges. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Entertainment, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and multiple venues. WHEN & WHERE: Changes were made in response to new FTC rules after May 2025, impacting venues across the U.S. KEY QUOTE: “Ticketmaster may effectively still be charging the fee, just disguising it as something else.” – Former FTC economist John Newman IMPACT: Ticketmaster’s fee adjustments have raised concerns about compliance with FTC rules and transparency to consumers. IN FULL Ticketmaster, coming off a questionable antitrust settlement deal with the U.S.…Open