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The Ticketmaster Hack

The 404 Media Podcast

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Ticketmaster's Monopoly and Ticket Resale Market

Ticketmaster's strict restrictions on ticket resale lead to a monopolistic behavior in the resale market, controlling ticket availability. Brokers adeptly circumvent artist restrictions on reselling, enabling them to sell tickets for popular events when they are officially sold out. Despite the lack of technological sophistication, brokers find ways to exploit the system and fulfill the demand for tickets.

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