

But it's also a high-stakes financial tussle--one between venue owners like pro sports teams and brokers who resell their tickets on the internet.  So far, the brokers are winning in Lansing.

The Republican-led House voted this week to legalize ticket scalping.  Entertainment venues are hoping to block the bill in the GOP-controlled Senate.  Selling a ticket above face value is a misdemeanor that can lead to jail time and a fine.  Supporters say letting people buy and resell tickets freely would help consumers.  Opponents say the legislation would lead to higher prices in the resale market.