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Illinois lawmakers crack down on junk fees, bots in online ticket sales
Illinois has banned hidden 'junk fees' in online purchases and targeted bots and 'ghost ticketers' in ticket sales through new legislation signed by Gov. JB Pritzker. The law requires upfront disclosure of all fees, including service and processing charges, and prohibits resellers from listing tickets they do not physically possess.
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