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UK Gov rejects CMA’s recommendations on secondary ticketing

The UK Government has rejected the Competition and Market Authority (CMA)’s recommendations on secondary ticketing, some 19 months after they were made, saying that it “does not currently intend to introduce further regulation in this area”.

New Zealand court told 90% of Viagogo tickets sold by scalpers

Roughly 90% of event tickets sold through resale platform Viagogo in New Zealand were being sold by scalpers, according to reports from the High Court in Auckland.

Viagogo civil trial begins in New Zealand

Viagogo faces a month-long civil trial in New Zealand’s High Court from today (Wednesday) as its long-standing battle with the country’s market watchdog continues.

Ricky Gervais fans with Viagogo tickets turned away from York Barbican

Ricky Gervais fans were turned away from a gig at York Barbican after they had purchased tickets through resale site, Viagogo.

2022 in review – June

Music, travel and experiences company Pollen’s downward slope to eventual collapse saw 150 members made redundant in the UK and…

2022 in review – May

English Premier League club Manchester United kicked off the month of May with an overhaul of its season ticket policies….

New event ticketing standard introduced in Australia

A new event ticketing standard has been introduced by the Australian Government to help ticket buyers make informed decisions when purchasing tickets from online resellers.

Viagogo takes aim at World Rugby over ticket strategy

Viagogo has accused World Rugby of “anti-competitive” practices over the sale of Rugby World Cup 2023 tickets. The resale business,…

Rammstein obtains restraining order against Viagogo

German rock group Rammstein has successfully obtained a restraining order preventing Viagogo from offering tickets to its forthcoming shows. The…

A 250% increase in complaints for Portuguese ticket-holders

Complaints surrounding ticketing in Portugal have soared by more than 250% compared to this time last year, according to Portal…

Investigation finds most Viagogo tickets listed by same three people

An investigation from ITV News has found that just three people are responsible for over two thirds of festival and…

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Tag: Viagogo

UK Gov rejects CMA’s recommendations on secondary ticketing

New Zealand court told 90% of Viagogo tickets sold by scalpers

Viagogo civil trial begins in New Zealand

Ricky Gervais fans with Viagogo tickets turned away from York Barbican

2022 in review – June

2022 in review – May

New event ticketing standard introduced in Australia

Viagogo takes aim at World Rugby over ticket strategy

Rammstein obtains restraining order against Viagogo

A 250% increase in complaints for Portuguese ticket-holders

Investigation finds most Viagogo tickets listed by same three people