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The U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission sued San Diego-based REPS & Company and three executives for allegedly violating the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. The complaint claims the firm used bot networks and offshore workers to buy 18.5 million tickets for 83,000 events, generating over $120 million in profit by reselling them at inflated prices.
The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission sued San Diego-based ticket broker REPS & Co. on October 15, 2026, alleging the company violated the Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act. Prosecutors claim REPS generated over $120 million in profit by illegally purchasing 18.5 million tickets for 83,000 events since 2022. The complaint details the use of offshore workers in the Philippines, thousands of fake accounts, and VPNs to bypass purchase limits on platforms like Ticketmaster and AXS. High-profile targets included concerts by Beyoncé, Post Malone, and Pitbull. The government seeks financial penalties and a permanent injunction, marking the largest BOTS Act enforcement action to date.
The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission sued San Diego-based ticket broker REPS & Co. on October 15, 2026, alleging the company violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Prosecutors claim REPS used bots and offshore workers to buy 18.5 million tickets for 83,000 events, generating $120.8 million in profit by reselling them at markups.
Kid Rock is set to headline Turning Point USA’s halftime show, while the article also covers his testimony before a Senate subcommittee on ticket scalping and the live-entertainment industry, including discussions of ticket costs and improper sale practices, set against his visible political ties to Donald Trump and related figures.
49ers fans overtook the Superdome during a game, highlighting issues with ticket scalping and resale practices that allow visiting fans to dominate stadiums, causing concern for home teams like the Saints.
The NFL fined over 100 players and several staff for selling Super Bowl tickets above face value, with stricter enforcement and increased penalties planned for future violations, emphasizing the league's stance against ticket scalping.
U.S. Senators have introduced the Fans First Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at reforming the live-event ticketing system. The legislation seeks to increase transparency in ticket sales, protect consumers from fake or overpriced tickets, and hold bad actors accountable. It requires sellers to disclose the total cost of tickets, provide proof of purchase, and refund consumers for canceled events. The act also imposes penalties on resellers engaging in illegal ticket sale practices and prohibits the use of bots. The move follows a similar action by the House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee to introduce ticketing reforms centered around pricing transparency and speculative selling.