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Scalper warning ahead of State of Origin ticket sales
Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services The Honourable Mark Ryan
Anyone looking to profiteer by selling tickets to the historic 2021 State of Origin Opener in Townsville next week is being reminded of stiff penalties for buying or selling scalped tickets.
Police Minister and Acting Attorney-General Mark Ryan said Queensland laws made ticket scalping an offence and captured events at all Stadiums Queensland venues, including Townsville’s Country Bank Stadium.
“This is a terrific moment in Queensland sports and a terrific moment for Townsville,” the Minister said.