Congress cracks down on 'bots' that snap up concert tickets
Congress sent legislation to President Barack Obama that could make it easier to get tickets to popular shows, sports events and concerts.
Congress sent legislation to President Barack Obama that could make it easier to get tickets to popular shows, sports events and concerts.
Internet
Dec 8, 2016
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A Russian ringleader of a group that fraudulently bought some of the hottest tickets in music, sports and theater by sneaking into StubHub users' accounts pleaded guilty Monday in a scheme involving over $1 million worth ...
Security
Jun 20, 2016
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In previous generations, when professional sports franchises had athletes who were considered to be all-star caliber on their teams, those teams would experience a "star effect," which would result in long-term increases ...
Internet
Jun 8, 2016
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Facebook users will soon be able to buy tickets directly as the social networking giant expands further into e-commerce, company officials said.
Internet
Apr 13, 2016
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Chicago homeowners, take note: you'll get a better return on your investment if you buy a lottery ticket when the jackpot is high, rather than pay to secure your water heater against earthquake damage.
Other
Feb 9, 2016
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You've heard the stereotype of ticket scalpers – that they're lone wolves waiting to prey on people with overpriced access to the events we want to see. Pretty accurate, right? Well, maybe not.
Internet
Jun 19, 2015
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At noon on a recent Wednesday in May, San Francisco's Lazy Bear restaurant began taking reservations for June. Just 45 minutes later, nearly every seat for the entire month was sold out.
Business
May 28, 2015
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As hundreds of millions in China flock home to celebrate the Year of the Sheep, the world's biggest human migration places extraordinary pressure on roads and railways—but technology is offering new ways to find a route ...
Internet
Feb 15, 2015
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Technology and competition have made it easier for consumers to capture deals on airline tickets with the right strategy.
Economics & Business
Nov 10, 2014
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Once upon a time people planned their vacations by booking flights and hotel at local travel agencies. But with the Internet launching of hundreds of online flight vendors, travel agencies have virtually disappeared into ...
Economics & Business
Aug 18, 2014
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