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Ticketmaster's $753 Ticket Error Sparks Outrage and Scrutiny

11/22/2025

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Olivia Dean's presale for a 2026 concert on Ticketmaster listed tickets at $753.45, later corrected to $53.45.
The error sparked outrage and discussions about rising ticket prices, long virtual queues, and bot purchases.
Ticketmaster acknowledged the typo and issued refunds for the difference.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about Ticketmaster's monopoly, drawing criticism from artists and scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Story summary

Olivia Dean's presale for a 2026 concert on Ticketmaster listed tickets at $753.45, later corrected to $53.45.
The error sparked outrage and discussions about rising ticket prices, long virtual queues, and bot purchases.
Ticketmaster acknowledged the typo and issued refunds for the difference.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about Ticketmaster's monopoly, drawing criticism from artists and scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Justice.