Ticketmaster, the online ticketing giant, has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit, agreeing to compensate approximately one million Canadians who purchased tickets in 2018.
The $6 million settlement, finalized on January 15, 2025, at Regina's Court of King's Bench, stems from allegations of deceptive pricing practices, specifically "drip pricing," which involved adding unexpected fees to ticket prices.
The lawsuit was initiated by Cry…

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Ticketmaster settles $6M lawsuit over deceptive pricing practices in Canada

A $6-million settlement that could see around a million Canadians eligible for a credit with Ticketmaster was finalized in Regina last week.

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Ticketmaster class-action settlement to reimburse 1 million Canadians for deceptive fees

If you bought a ticket from Ticketmaster between 2015 and 2018, you might be eligible for part of a newly approved multi-million-dollar class action lawsuit in Canada.A Saskatchewan court has officially approved a $6 million settlement in a Ticketmaster class action, following allegations that the company used "drip pricing" — a tactic where extra fees are only revealed late in the checkout process, which is banned under the Consumer Protection …

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Roundhouse Entertainment is known for its ‘a day on the green’ and ‘Live at the Gardens’ concert events. “We are excited to expand our long-standing relationship with Roundhouse, with this extension,” said Kane Kete, director of artist and promoter relations at Ticketmaster Australia. “Together we both share a passion for delivering unforgettable live experiences for fans, and we look forward to what this new chapter will bring.” Ticketmaster wi…

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Ticketmaster agreeed to pay consumers up to $45 each in credit to be used towards future ticket purchases to settle the class action lawsuit.

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Ticketmaster to Pay Out $6 Million Settlement Over ‘Drip Pricing’ in Canada

If you purchased a ticket on Ticketmaster in 2018, you may be eligible to receive up to $45 in Ticketmaster credit to be used toward future ticket purchases. 
The $45 is part of a $6-million settlement that claimed Ticketmaster hiding the prices of ticket fees in 2018. Ticketmaster refused to agree to any wrongdoing, but agreed to settle outside of court. In order to be eligible, you would have purchased tickets through Ticketmaster for Canadian…

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Ticketmaster Reaches $6-Million Class-Action Settlement with Canadians Who Made a Purchase in 2018

If you purchased a ticket from Ticketmaster between 2015 and 2018, you could be entitled to compensation as part of a newly approved multi-million-dollar class action lawsuit in Canada. A Saskatchewan court has given the green light to a $6 million settlement following allegations that Ticketmaster engaged in “drip pricing,” a practice where additional fees are only disclosed late in the checkout process. Table of ContentsWho Can Claim Compensat…

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Ticketmaster's $6M Class Action Settlement Approved: Find Out If You're Eligible For A Payout

In 2018, Crystal Watch came forward with a lawsuit against Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation. The lawsuit allegedly claimed that Ticketmaster’s marketing practises and how it displayed ticket prices and fees violated the Consumer Protection and Business Practises Act. The court issued a notice stating “no determination regarding the merits of those allegations,” and Ticketmaster denied the accusations. Regardless of that, Ticketmaster a…

Ticketmaster settles $6M lawsuit over deceptive pricing practices in Canada

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