“Landmark” EU legislation against ticket bots
The EU Parliament has voted for a ticket bot ban across its member states, in its first move against touting and “an important first step” for Europe-wide ticketing laws
News By | 17 April 2019
Members of European Parliament (MEPs) have voted to outlaw the use of automated ticket-buying software or ticket bots, directly addressing the issue of ticket resale for the first time.
The new legislation also requires resellers to declare whether they are professional traders, strengthens existing regulations, and sets the minimum standard by which EU members must abide.
Ticket bots are at the forefront of discussions surrounding secondary ticketing, enabling touts to bulk buy concert tickets and resell at inflated prices. A…
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