StubHub to pay $10M to settle FTC allegations over ‘deceptive’ ticket pricing

The FTC found the company violated the FTC Act and its Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees by advertising ticket prices without clearly disclosing mandatory fees and total cost. The ruling increases legal and reputational risk and could result in fines, refunds or mandated changes to pricing displays, likely pressuring the company's consumer bookings and shares in the near term.

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The FTC found the company violated the FTC Act and its Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees by advertising ticket prices without clearly disclosing mandatory fees and total cost. The ruling increases legal and reputational risk and could result in fines, refunds or mandated changes to pricing displays, likely pressuring the company's consumer bookings and shares in the near term.