Recent events
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2020
Australian Federal Court orders Viagogo to pay $7 million penalty
The Australian Federal Court ordered ticket reseller Viagogo to pay a $7 million penalty for misleading Australian consumers. The court found that Viagogo used claims suggesting it was an official seller and that events were nearly sold out, and did not adequately disclose additional ticket fees.
2020
Viagogo fined $7 million for misleading Australian consumers
A Federal Court judge ordered Viagogo to pay a $7 million penalty for misleading Australian consumers. The court had found that the company breached Australian Consumer Law and made false or misleading representations. Viagogo said its platform had been overhauled since the court's initial decision.
2020
UK regulator investigates Viagogo’s acquisition of StubHub
The UK Competition and Markets Authority launched a full investigation into Viagogo’s purchase of StubHub. The regulator could require the companies to address competition concerns, potentially by selling parts of their UK operations.
2020
eBay completed the sale of StubHub to Viagogo
eBay completed its $4.05 billion sale of ticket-resale business StubHub to Viagogo. The companies had reached a final agreement in November 2019.
2019
eBay announces planned sale of StubHub to Viagogo
eBay announced plans to sell its StubHub ticketing business to Viagogo for $4.05 billion in cash. The transaction was expected to close before the end of the following year's first quarter, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.