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Jury rules Live Nation and Ticketmaster an illegal monopoly

newsApr 15, 2026281,528

A Manhattan federal jury found Live Nation Holdings and Ticketmaster violated federal antitrust law by illegally monopolizing ticketing for large concert venues. The Department of Justice settled earlier with Ticketmaster, but more than 30 states continued separate suits and pushed the case to trial in New York. California Attorney General Rob Bonta called the verdict a 'historic and resounding victory for artists, fans,' while plaintiffs are seeking divestiture of Ticketmaster and monetary damages. Live Nation said it will appeal, setting up months of appeals and potential court orders to break up venue contracts or force Ticketmaster's sale.

Key Highlights

Manhattan federal jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster monopolized large concert venues.
More than 30 states continued antitrust litigation after the DOJ settled.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta called the verdict a 'historic and resounding victory.'
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deadline.comLive Nation Is An Illegal Monopoly, Jury Decides; CA AG Calls Verdict “Historic & Resounding Victory For Artists, Fans”nytimes.comJury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Violated Antitrust Law, Holding Illegal Monopolytheverge.comTicketmaster is an illegal monopoly, jury finds

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