Florida, dozens of other states, succeed in fight against Live Nation-Ticketmaster

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 333

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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States red and blue, including Florida, won over a federal jury that has declared Live Nation and Ticketmaster constitute an illegal monopoly.

The ticket companies stood accused of breaking antitrust laws by controlling concert promotion and venue operations and blocking out potential competitors. The jury agreed, ruling certain tickets had been overcharged by approximately $1.72 each.

Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office said the company could be ordered, among other penalties, to pay the $1.72 back.

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