Industry Oct 17, 2026
Live Nation disputes FTC’s BOTS Act lawsuit, calling it 'misguided'
In short
If the FTC wins, ticketing companies that run their own resale marketplaces could be held liable for reselling tickets they knew, or should have known.
Originally published by
Music Business Worldwide
Live Nation has publicly stated that the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) lawsuit concerning the BOTS Act is misguided. The company believes the FTC is misinterpreting and attempting to expand the scope of the Act. If the FTC prevails in this lawsuit, ticketing companies that operate their own resale markets could potentially face liability for reselling tickets under certain circumstances. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.