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On March 31, 2025, the White House issued an order to address unfair practices in the live entertainment market, particularly focusing on ticket scalping. The order aims to combat the exploitation of fans by middlemen who charge high fees for concert tickets, often depriving artists of their profits. The administration has directed the Federal Trade Commission and other agencies to enforce existing laws, promote price transparency, and ensure compliance by ticket scalpers, with a report on their actions due within 180 days.

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