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So, here’s how you can secure presale tickets to Shane Gillis’ 2026 comedy show dates. On Aug. 21, there will be a presale for Shane Gillis’ comedy tour, which will begin at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. The general sale will then begin on Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster, in case you miss the general sale.
The FTC is taking aim against ticket resale sites, claiming that they used illegal methods to obtain and resell concert tickets.
Toni Bowick buys tickets to an Atlanta Braves game through Ticketmaster but then can’t access them before the event. Ticketmaster claims she doesn’t have an account. And then it keeps
The agency sued Maryland-based Key Investment Group, alleging that the company violated the BOTS Act to obtain thousands of Eras Tour tickets and resell them for millions of dollars.
Opinion: Former Deputy Associate Attorney General Brian Pandya explains why the DOJ and FTC agreeing to cap the price of resale tickets would hurt their case proving Ticketmaster is cornering the live event market.