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
Live Nation Entertainment has reached a settlement in the DOJ's antitrust lawsuit, but states involved in the suit are refusing to sign the agreement. #LiveNation #TicketMaster #DOJ
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, reached a settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over antitrust charges.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Live Nation, Ticketmaster, the DOJ, and 40 U.S. states.WHEN & WHERE: The settlement was announced on Monday, March 9, 2026, following an antitrust trial in New York.KEY QUOTE: “This case is […] The post Ticketmaster Gets DOJ Slap on Wrist in Yet ANOTHER Antitrust Debacle. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, reached a settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over antitrust charges. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Live Nation, Ticketmaster, the DOJ, and 40 U.S. states. WHEN & WHERE: The settlement was announced on Monday, March 9, 2026, following an antitrust trial in New York. KEY QUOTE: “This case is about power, the power of a monopolist to control competition” — David Dahlquist IMPACT: Live Nation will pay $280 million in civil penalties, sell some amphitheaters, and open Ticketmaster’s technology to competitors. IN FULL Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation, has predictably reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in what was…Open
