Ticket Scalping
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StubHub CEO is helping fund mass scalpers on his own platform
StubHub CEO Eric Baker is reportedly investing millions of dollars into the ticket-scalping market through his own platform. This practice involves funding individuals who buy tickets in bulk to resell them at inflated prices.
The Odyssey fans crash multiple sites in the hunt for IMAX 70mm tickets, which are now being resold for up to $1000…
Demand for IMAX 70mm tickets for Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey' has caused websites like Fandango and AMC to crash, with resales appearing on eBay for up to $1000. This follows a similar situation in July 2025 when initial tickets sold out rapidly. The film is notable for being shot exclusively on IMAX cameras, making the IMAX 70mm format highly sought after by fans.
Sam Altman's 'human verification' company thinks its eye-scanning orbs could solve ticket scalping
Tools for Humanity, a company founded by Sam Altman, is introducing 'Concert Kit' which uses its World ID eye-scanning verification system to combat ticket scalping. The system creates a 'proof of human' signature to allow artists to designate tickets for verified users, aiming to prevent bots from acquiring them. This initiative is part of broader updates to World ID, which is also being integrated into platforms like Tinder, Zoom, and DocuSign for various verification purposes.