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Live Nation Settles Antitrust Suit, Opens Ticketmaster Tech

3/13/2026

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In 2022, Live Nation ticketing directors Ben Baker and Jeff Weinhold joked about gouging fans.
The remarks surfaced in an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation that recently settled with the Department of Justice.
As part of the settlement, Live Nation must open Ticketmaster's technology to competitors and divest control of 13 amphitheaters.

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Story summary

In 2022, Live Nation ticketing directors Ben Baker and Jeff Weinhold joked about gouging fans.
The remarks surfaced in an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation that recently settled with the Department of Justice.
As part of the settlement, Live Nation must open Ticketmaster's technology to competitors and divest control of 13 amphitheaters.