As of late 2025, reselling tickets above face value (plus original fees) is illegal .
The TICKET Act (2024) and 2025 Executive Orders mandate "all-in" pricing to prevent hidden fees. Major Risks & Scams
Laws are fragmented. States like New York , Illinois , and Pennsylvania require resellers to be licensed.
Platforms must monitor for compliance; violators face fines up to 10% of global turnover . United States
Scalpers have shifted from physical "street sales" to sophisticated digital fraud. What Is Ticket Scalping? Risks & Prevention - SEON
No law bans resale at higher prices, but the BOTS Act (enforced more strictly since 2025) makes using automated software to buy tickets illegal.
Legality varies drastically by region and has become much stricter in the last 12 months.
Buying tickets from scalpers in 2026 remains a high-risk activity with significant legal and financial consequences. While some regions are implementing strict price caps, the secondary market is increasingly dominated by professional "super-scalpers" and bot-driven operations. ⚖️ Legal Landscape (2025–2026)