Buying Tickets From Scalpers 📥

The TICKET Act (2024) and 2025 Executive Orders mandate "all-in" pricing to prevent hidden fees. Major Risks & Scams

No law bans resale at higher prices, but the BOTS Act (enforced more strictly since 2025) makes using automated software to buy tickets illegal. buying tickets from scalpers

Buying tickets from scalpers in 2026 remains a high-risk activity with significant legal and financial consequences. While some regions are implementing strict price caps, the secondary market is increasingly dominated by professional "super-scalpers" and bot-driven operations. ⚖️ Legal Landscape (2025–2026) The TICKET Act (2024) and 2025 Executive Orders

Platforms must monitor for compliance; violators face fines up to 10% of global turnover . United States While some regions are implementing strict price caps,

As of late 2025, reselling tickets above face value (plus original fees) is illegal .

Laws are fragmented. States like New York , Illinois , and Pennsylvania require resellers to be licensed.