Ruling against Live Nation and Ticketmaster shakes up the concert business and opens debate on monopolies

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A US jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster guilty of monopolistic practices, violating federal and state competition laws.
The verdict found that the companies engaged in anticompetitive conduct, harming consumers and the music industry.
Consumers faced additional costs, estimated at $1.72 per ticket sold between May 2020 and 2024.
The ruling could lead to sanctions and structural changes, including the potential separation of Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
Live Nation's stock fell 6.29% following the verdict, indicating market uncertainty.
The case gained momentum after Ticketmaster's platform issues during Taylor Swift's tour ticket sales in 2022.
Ticketmaster's operations in Colombia have also faced criticism for platform failures and issues with ticket resale prices.
A coalition of state prosecutors from different parties supported the lawsuit, reflecting a consensus on regulating large platforms in entertainment.

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