Justice Department Prepares Antitrust Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster, Alleging Monopoly

The lawsuit, expected next month, targets Ticketmaster's alleged anticompetitive practices that have stifled competition and led to high ticket prices.

The DOJ's lawsuit against Live Nation, Ticketmaster's parent company, follows intense scrutiny over ticket pricing and availability.
Senator Marsha Blackburn and other lawmakers have expressed concerns about Ticketmaster's market dominance and its impact on consumers.
Ticketmaster is accused of allowing bots to buy and resell tickets at high prices, contributing to the lack of ticket availability for major events like Taylor Swift's tour.
Experts argue that Ticketmaster's control over ticketing has not been sufficiently challenged since its merger with Live Nation in 2010.
The upcoming lawsuit is part of broader efforts by the Biden administration to tackle monopolistic practices across various industries.