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Congress Cracks Down on ‘Bots’ That Buy Up Concert Tickets

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  1. Melody Bot Dec 8, 2016
    Melody Bot

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    Billboard reports on congress’s attempts to criminalize the use of ticket bots nationwide:


    Congress sent legislation to President Barack Obama that could make it easier to get tickets to popular shows, sports events and concerts.

    Legislation passed by voice vote in the House on Wednesday (Dec. 7) would crack down on computer software used by some ticket brokers to snap up tickets. The so-called “bots” rapidly purchase as many tickets as possible for resale at significant markups, and are one of the reasons why tickets to a Bruce Springsteen concert or Hamilton performance can sell out in just a few minutes.
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  2. Ferrari333SP Dec 8, 2016
    Ferrari333SP

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    About time
     
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  3. SayHello Dec 8, 2016
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    Even congressman can't get tickets to see Brand New these days.
     
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  4. coleslawed Dec 8, 2016
    coleslawed

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    Thanks, Obama.
     
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  6. Raku Dec 9, 2016
    Raku

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    Eh, I don't like how they said "popular" as an example. I'm hoping this applies to all events because "popular" events aren't the only ones to be bought out by scalpers.
     
  7. Phil507 Dec 9, 2016
    Phil507

    Resident NYC snob Supporter

    Are we still ignoring the bigger issue here? Yes there are ticket bots but many artists scalp THEIR OWN tickets. VIP packages are how some bands are getting around it by offering the best seats at market price.
     
  8. joey-wan kenobi Dec 9, 2016
    joey-wan kenobi

    Happiness is a warm gun mama

    Was this a non-issue until the social elite couldn't even get into Hamilton?

    not-srs.
     
  9. kidinthebushes Dec 9, 2016
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    I bought me having to identify three pictures with ice cream was supposed to prevent bots from buying tickets.