What is another word for ticket tout?
Pronunciation: [tˈɪkɪt tˈa͡ʊt] (IPA) 
A ticket tout is someone who buys and sells event tickets at a higher price, usually illegally or without authorization. There are numerous synonyms for this term, depending on the country or region. In the United States, some people refer to them as scalpers, while in the United Kingdom, they are known as touts. Other alternative names include black marketeers, resellers, or even hustlers. Regardless of the name, ticket touts and their activities have been a prevalent issue in the entertainment industry, affecting sports, music, and theatrical events. Governments and organizers have taken measures to prevent ticket touting, but many still find ways to evade the regulations.
