What is the Ticketmaster antitrust lawsuit about?

States sue Live Nation-Ticketmaster for monopolizing ticketing via threats, venue control, anticompetitive deals—pushing for breakup post-DOJ settlement.

Will the jury break up Ticketmaster?

Possible first step if states win, but appeals loom large—full breakup unlikely before years of fights.

When is the Ticketmaster trial verdict?

Expected hours or days after Thursday close; could spark massive industry shakeup.

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Jury Poised to Crack Ticketmaster's Iron Grip

Ticketmaster's monopoly trial wraps up Thursday. States bet big on a jury dismantling Live Nation's empire—echoing Microsoft battles of old.

Legal AI Beat Apr 11, 2026 4 min read

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Manhattan courtroom with jury deliberating Ticketmaster antitrust trial

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States allege Live Nation uses promotions and venues to force Ticketmaster deals. 𝕏
Key evidence: Rapino's taped threat call, employee 'robbing fans' chats. 𝕏
Verdict could lead to breakup, but appeals likely drag it out like Microsoft case. 𝕏

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