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Jury Finds Live Nation/Ticketmaster Monopolistic, Settlement Ends Trial

5/8/2026

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Federal jury on April 15 found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for a monopoly.
Live Nation settled with the U.S. Justice Department, ending the antitrust trial.
Dan Wall said Ticketmaster holds 20 percent of the market, while Senator Richard Blumenthal said the firm controls 80 percent of ticketing, venues, artists and agents.
The Consumer Council of Canada filed a Bureau action to split up Live Nation and Ticketmaster and seek compensation.

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Federal jury on April 15 found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for a monopoly.
Live Nation settled with the U.S. Justice Department, ending the antitrust trial.
Dan Wall said Ticketmaster holds 20 percent of the market, while Senator Richard Blumenthal said the firm controls 80 percent of ticketing, venues, artists and agents.
The Consumer Council of Canada filed a Bureau action to split up Live Nation and Ticketmaster and seek compensation.