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Sen. Blackburn Slams Ticketmaster Over Bot-Driven Price Hikes

1/30/2026

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Sen. Marsha Blackburn criticized Ticketmaster and Live Nation for not adequately addressing bot-driven price inflation.
She cited an internal email showing Ticketmaster knowingly lets bots exceed purchase limits.
Live Nation's Dan Wall defended progress against bots, while Blackburn called the remarks dismissive.
She supports a price cap on resold tickets and co-sponsored the MAIN Event Ticketing Act.
Blackburn also urged scrutiny of algorithmic pricing practices affecting consumers.

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Sen. Marsha Blackburn criticized Ticketmaster and Live Nation for not adequately addressing bot-driven price inflation.
She cited an internal email showing Ticketmaster knowingly lets bots exceed purchase limits.
Live Nation's Dan Wall defended progress against bots, while Blackburn called the remarks dismissive.
She supports a price cap on resold tickets and co-sponsored the MAIN Event Ticketing Act.
Blackburn also urged scrutiny of algorithmic pricing practices affecting consumers.