Group 1 - The UK government announced new regulations to prohibit the resale of tickets for profit, targeting scalpers who hoard tickets and inflate prices, thereby protecting consumers' rights [1][2] - The new regulations will ban any resale above the original ticket price and impose limits on service fees charged by resale platforms, aiming to reshape the ticketing market [1][2] - The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will enforce these regulations and has initiated investigations into platforms like StubHub and Viagogo for their pricing practices [2][3] Group 2 - A recent investigation revealed that scalpers resold Oasis concert tickets for over £26,000, with individual tickets priced as high as £4,400, highlighting the need for regulatory action [3] - The estimated additional cost to consumers from scalping practices is around £145 million annually, indicating a significant financial impact on fans [3] - StubHub and Viagogo have expressed concerns that price caps may drive fans to riskier channels, while Ticketmaster has supported the new regulations by limiting resale transactions to face value [4]
英国拟立法打击加价倒卖门票
Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-11-20 01:30