South Dakota
South Dakota receives settlement in Live Nation, Ticketmaster lawsuit
State officials say South Dakota is receiving more than $677,000 as part of an anti-trust settlement involving ticket sellers.
South Dakota was one of 40 states that filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley’s office. The two companies merged in 2010.
“Live Nation created an illegal monopoly that raised costs for entertainment in South Dakota shows. This settlement will improve entertainment pricing with competition,” said Jackley. “I appreciate the U.S. Department of Justice and Attorney General Bondi for their leadership in this lawsuit.”
The settlement requires Live Nation to let rival companies list show tickets on their platforms and caps exclusivity contracts with venues at four years. Jackley said SOuth Dakota is one of several states to have formally settled its portion of the lawsuit.