Critics cry foul as Live Nation-backed ticket bills roll through Sacramento

Source: New York Post

Sacramento Democrats are pushing a pair of “consumer protection” ticketing bills — but critics say the real winner could be the same powerhouse already accused of dominating the market: Live Nation. Assemblymembers Isaac Bryan and Matt Haney are touting their proposals as a crackdown on shady ticket sales. Both measures, however, are backed by Live Nation — the parent company of Ticketmaster — raising eyebrows across the industry.