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California Venue Owners Fight Back Against Scalpers and Fake Tickets: New Laws Aim to Protect Fans and Artists

This episode explores the struggle of California venue owners, like Jim Cornett, who run spots like Harlows and Cafe Colonial. Theyre tired of dealing with fans turned away due to fake tickets and bots snatching up tickets, leading to sold-out shows with no-shows. Scalpers and resellers are jacking up prices, hoarding tickets, and not supporting the artists.

State lawmakers are stepping in with two bills: one banning sales of tickets sellers dont actually hold, and another capping resale at just ten percent above face value. Big players like Live Nation and Ticketmaster support it, along with indie venues. However, resale sites like StubHub and SeatGeek oppose it, warning of potential scams.

Despite not being a perfect fix, venue owners like Cornett see it as a solid move to keep tickets in fans hands at real prices, cutting the rip-offs for good.

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