StubHub Spends Millions to Block Ticket Resale Cap | Music News

StubHub’s throwing down nearly $6.2 million to kill California’s “Fans First Act,” a bill aiming to cap resale prices at 10% over face value—especially targeting small venues. Backed by Live Nation and music artists, the bill’s headed to the Senate, sparking a fierce industry clash with resellers like SeatGeek arguing caps won’t fix pricing chaos. The fight mirrors global debates, like the UK’s stalled resale bans, while StubHub’s own baggage—skewed listings, UK fines, and hidden fees—adds fuel to the fire. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a0c386a0c161da7c