Ontario Imposes First Anti‑Scalping Fine on SeatGeek

Ontario has fined ticket‑resale platform SeatGeek $25,000, marking the first penalty issued under the province’s newly enacted anti‑scalping law. The fine follows a series of investigations into resale practices that violate the law’s restrictions on ticket price markup and resale timing. SeatGeek, a major player in the secondary ticket market, is now subject to regulatory scrutiny that could affect its operations and pricing strategies. The enforcement action signals that Ontario will actively pursue violations and may prompt other resellers to reassess compliance with the new legislation.