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An Ontario MPP wants to wants to outlaw “scalper bots”.

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

English - September 30, 2016 18:13 - 6 minutes
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An Ontario MPP wants to wants to outlaw “scalper bots”, computer software that snatches tickets away from fans and concert goers before they even get the chance to purchase tickets. A recent example of these scalper bots getting tickets before anyone else was when the Tragically Hip tickets went on sale. Is there any tech already available that can beat these bots?

Guest: Sophie Kiwala, MPP for Kingston and the Islands.
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An Ontario MPP wants to wants to outlaw “scalper bots”, computer software that snatches tickets away from fans and concert goers before they even get the chance to purchase tickets. A recent example of these scalper bots getting tickets before anyone else was when the Tragically Hip tickets went on sale. Is there any tech already available that can beat these bots?


Guest: Sophie Kiwala, MPP for Kingston and the Islands.

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