California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bipartisan law protecting concert and sports fans from ‘ghost tickets’.

Ghost tickets are listings for tickets the seller does not actually have. Buyers pay, then find there is nothing to collect.

The new law bans selling tickets a seller does not possess. It targets speculative listings that have plagued fans for years.

Supporters say it is a win for consumers. Fake listings have ruined nights out and cost fans millions.

The law takes aim at a long-running scam. Fans buying for big shows should now face less risk.

Speculative ticketing has angered fans for many years. Other states have weighed similar bans on ghost listings. Enforcement will be the real test of the law. Consumer groups welcomed the move. Sellers who break the rules face penalties.

Ticket platforms must now verify sellers hold the tickets they list. The rules apply to major resale sites.