Ticket Technology to the Rescue?
Taylor Swift fans in the U.S. are finding it cheaper to fly to Europe for her concerts due to the high cost of resale tickets in the U.S., with some fans paying thousands of dollars domestically. European countries like Germany have laws capping resale prices,...
Hackers Leak 10 million Ticketmaster Tickets
Hackers recently leaked 10 million Ticketmaster tickets on a popular hacking forum, exposing a large amount of sensitive customer data. The breach is part of a growing trend of cyberattacks targeting the ticketing industry, which relies heavily on online transactions...
Legislation Passed Addressing Ticket Scalping Bots
The Michigan House of Representatives recently passed bills targeting ticket scalping bots, inspired by issues during Taylor Swift’s recent concert ticket sales. The legislation aims to prevent automated bots from buying up large quantities of tickets, which are...
Ticket Bot Fiasco
Oasis fans were left outraged after Ticketmaster’s use of bots disrupted their ability to purchase tickets for the band’s highly anticipated reunion tour. Many fans reported being pushed out of the virtual queue or seeing ticket prices jump dramatically due to...
