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Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds

The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.

* Live Nation has been found guilty by a federal jury of operating as an illegal monopoly and overcharging fans.
* The company could be forced to divest parts of its business or split from Ticketmaster, a move former Attorney General Merrick Garland called for when he filed the lawsuit.
* The verdict could lead to increased competition in the live music industry, potentially lowering ticket prices and allowing smaller venues and promoters to compete with Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
* A professor at Northwestern University said the verdict is a warning to large corporations in other industries that anticompetitive behavior will not be tolerated.
* Live Nation's shares fell by over 6% after the verdict was announced, and the company may face financial penalties and legal measures to restore competition.