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title: "DICE vs Shotgun: fees and features compared (2026)"
description: "DICE and Shotgun side by side for event organizers: fees, features and who each suits. Checked October 2026."
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4. DICE vs Shotgun

# DICE vs Shotgun

Both sell live music tickets through a fan app with fees included in the price fans see; they differ in when you are paid, how fans resell and what happens when a night sells out.

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Ticket Fairy publishes this comparison and also sells event ticketing and event management software. [How we compare platforms](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/methodology)

- **9 of 10** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of DICE
- **9 of 10** of the things you need, confirmed on the published pages of Shotgun
- **10 of 10** of the things you need, included on Ticket Fairy

## Which should you choose?

### DICE suits you if you need

- For sold-out events, returned tickets are offered to fans on the Wait List, each with a reserved buying window.[1](#source-1)
- DICE states that 41% of tickets sold via DICE are prompted by its Discovery recommendations.[2](#source-2)

### Shotgun suits you if you need

- Event balance paid out automatically 24 hours after the event; manual payouts earlier[3](#source-3)
- Events with lineups are shared automatically to Spotify, Bandsintown, Songkick and over 20 other music platforms.[4](#source-4)

Choose DICE if you want returned tickets to go to fans on its Wait List and app recommendations that bring new fans. Choose Shotgun if you want your money 24 hours after the event and your line-up shared to Spotify, Bandsintown and Songkick.

## Why do live music promoters choose Ticket Fairy over both DICE and Shotgun?

You can be paid daily as tickets sell, so you have cash before the show, and you choose who pays the booking fee. Once you sell out, fans resell at face value and spare tickets go to your waiting list. Your door team scans on their own phones.

- Payouts arrive daily as tickets sell, or after the show, with nothing to set up.[5](#source-5)
- You choose whether buyers pay the booking fee on top of your price or you absorb it.[5](#source-5)
- Your fans can resell and transfer tickets at face value, and each returned ticket is offered to the next fan on your waiting list.[6](#source-6)
- Your door team can scan tickets on their own phones.[7](#source-7)
- You can promote your events with email and text campaigns, promo codes and referral rewards.[8](#source-8)

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[DICE vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-dice) [Shotgun vs Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/ticketing/ticket-fairy-vs-shotgun)

## What does each of DICE and Shotgun do?

### How do both tools and Ticket Fairy compare on what your event needs?

Ticket Fairy includes 10 of these 10 things you need, on any plan.

| What you need | DICE | Shotgun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money |  |  |
| Fees | Included[9](#source-9) In the US, 13% of face value on self sign-up. In the UK, 8.5% + VAT (minimum £1) plus a 2.5% + VAT transaction fee | Included[10](#source-10) Variable per-ticket service fees added on top of the organizer's price; rate not published |
| When you are paid | Included[11](#source-11) Paid within 5 business days after the event, or by Self Payout where available | Included[12](#source-12) Event balance paid out automatically 24 hours after the event; manual payouts earlier |
| Selling |  |  |
| Reserved seating | Included[13](#source-13) At seated events, buyers pick seats before they buy or get the best available, and can change seats | Not found in Shotgun's public documentation[14](#source-14) No organizer guide to seat maps found |
| Payment plans | Included[15](#source-15) Buyers can pay in installments with Klarna Pay in 3 (UK) and Clearpay or Afterpay | Included[16](#source-16) Monthly installments set up via support; organizer accounts in Europe only |
| Resale and transfers | Included[17](#source-17) Face-value Wait List for sold-out events and in-app transfers between DICE accounts, if you allow them | Included[18](#source-18) In-app fan resale (15% fee, capped) and free gift transfers |
| Event website or checkout on your site | Included[19](#source-19) Embeddable event listing widget, and fans can check out on your website | Included[20](#source-20) Embeddable widget for organizer page or single event checkout |
| Running the event |  |  |
| Door scanning | Included[21](#source-21) Entry options sized to your event, from the DICE Scanner app to scanners and staff | Included[22](#source-22) Shotgun Scan app, works offline; Xpress Door QR checkout for door sales |
| Marketing tools | Included[23](#source-23) Discovery feed, fan emails through MIO Connect, promo codes and Wait List demand data | Included[24](#source-24) Newsletters, push notifications, promo codes, cashback referrals, promoters; SMS for US organizers |
| Your buyer data | Included[25](#source-25) Ticket Holders API returns buyers, ticket holders and finances, using a token you create in MIO | Included[26](#source-26) Ticket list downloads as CSV; contact segments can be exported |
| AI assistant | Not found in DICE's public documentation[27](#source-27) We did not find an AI assistant for organizers in public material | Included[28](#source-28) Integrated AI in the newsletter editor: visuals, wording, tone |

## What else should you know about DICE and Shotgun?

How do DICE and Shotgun fees work?:  On both, buyers see one price with the fees included. Shotgun adds variable service fees to your price and does not publish the rate. DICE's US self sign-up terms set a 13% service fee on face value, and its UK terms set 8.5% plus VAT. [29](#source-29) [30](#source-30) [31](#source-31) [32](#source-32)

When do DICE and Shotgun pay you?:  Shotgun pays your event balance automatically 24 hours after the event, and you can ask for earlier payouts by hand. DICE pays within 5 business days after the event. [3](#source-3) [33](#source-33)

Can fans resell tickets on DICE and Shotgun?:  Yes, in different ways. Shotgun runs public resale in its app, where the seller pays 15% of the order price, capped at €15 or $30 in the US. On DICE, returned tickets for sold-out events go to fans on the Wait List. [34](#source-34) [1](#source-1)

What happens when a DICE or Shotgun event sells out?:  Both open a waiting list. Shotgun's waiting list turns on by itself when an event sells out. DICE gives each fan on its Wait List a reserved window to buy a returned ticket, and shows you how many fans are waiting. [35](#source-35) [1](#source-1) [36](#source-36)

Can fans pay in installments on DICE or Shotgun?:  On DICE in the UK, buyers can split the cost into 3 interest-free payments with Klarna. Shotgun offers installment plans only to organizer accounts in Europe. [37](#source-37) [38](#source-38)

How do you scan tickets at the door with DICE and Shotgun?:  The Shotgun Scan app scans without internet access, and Xpress Door lets people buy at the entrance by scanning a QR code. DICE tickets are a QR code in the app, linked to the buyer's phone number and activated on the day. [39](#source-39) [40](#source-40) [41](#source-41)

## How are DICE and Shotgun priced?

### What does one order of 200 tickets at $40 cost on each platform?

- DICE  Fee on each ticket **$5.20** Buyers pay **$9,040** You receive **$8,000** Card processing not stated in its published fee
- Shotgun  Not published
- Ticket Fairy   Fee on each ticket **$4** Buyers pay **$8,800** You receive **$8,000** Card processing included

On this order, your buyers pay $240 less on Ticket Fairy than on DICE, and you receive $8,000.

Sources[42](#source-42) [43](#source-43)

DICE:  Self sign-up organizers pay no named subscription. DICE charges a per-ticket service fee outside commission on face value (13% in the US), and buyers see an all-in price. Separately agreed contracts may set other fees.[44](#source-44)

Shotgun:  Per-ticket service fees added to the buyer price (rate not published); 15% fee on fan resale and waiting-list purchases; no organizer plans published.[45](#source-45)

## Where does each one win?

### DICE

- In the UK, buyers can use Klarna Pay in 3 to split ticket cost into 3 interest-free installments.[37](#source-37)
- Partners can see how many fans are on the Waiting List to plan extra dates or future events.[36](#source-36)
- DICE's Ticket Holders API lets partners query who bought tickets, with segmentation such as genre, spend and geography.[46](#source-46)

### Shotgun

- The Shotgun Scan app scans tickets without internet access.[39](#source-39)
- Xpress Door lets attendees buy at the entrance by scanning a QR code, without creating an account.[40](#source-40)
- Tickets sold on other platforms can be imported and scanned with Shotgun Scan.[47](#source-47)

A third option: Ticket Fairy

[Why do live music promoters choose Ticket Fairy over both DICE and Shotgun?](#third-option)

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## Where does each fact come from?

Every fact about another company comes from its own published pages, quoted word for word. Where we did not find something in those pages, we say exactly that. [How we compare platforms](https://www.ticketfairy.com/compare/methodology)

1. DICE For sold-out events, returned tickets are offered to fans on the Wait List, each with a reserved buying window. "The ticket is offered out to fans who have joined the list, and they each have a set period of time where the tickets are reserved for them."  [dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19958073128849-The-wait-list-explained](https://dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19958073128849-The-wait-list-explained), read on 17 October 2026.
2. DICE DICE states that 41% of tickets sold via DICE are prompted by its Discovery recommendations. "Reach new fans through our recommendations engine and increase your conversion rate – 41% of tickets sold via DICE are prompted by Discovery."  [dice.fm/partners/ticketing](https://dice.fm/partners/ticketing), read on 17 October 2026.
3. Shotgun Event balance paid out automatically 24 hours after the event; manual payouts earlier "By default, your event balance is automatically transferred to your bank account 24 hours after the event ends ."  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/12836807849490-Transfer-funds-from-an-event-to-your-bank-account](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/12836807849490-Transfer-funds-from-an-event-to-your-bank-account), read on 17 October 2026.
4. Shotgun Events with lineups are shared automatically to Spotify, Bandsintown, Songkick and over 20 other music platforms. "Shotgun automatically shares it across Spotify, Bandsintown, Songkick , and over 20 other music platforms"  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/31190785282834-Promote-your-event-on-Spotify-Bandsintown-Songkick](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/31190785282834-Promote-your-event-on-Spotify-Bandsintown-Songkick), read on 17 October 2026.
5. Ticket Fairy [Your ticket money arrives daily, or after the show](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/payments-and-payouts/payment-accounts-fees-and-payouts)
6. Ticket Fairy [Spare tickets reach fans at face value](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/orders-refunds-and-resale/resale-transfers-and-waiting-lists)

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7. Ticket Fairy [Your crowd gets in fast on your team's own phones](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/check-in-and-box-office/door-scanning-and-entry)
8. Ticket Fairy [Your buyers sell tickets to their friends](https://www.ticketfairy.com/features/referral-marketing)
9. DICE Fees "DICE will charge a service fee of 13% (thirteen percent) outside commission on the Face Value price of all Tickets"  [support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us](https://support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us), read on 17 October 2026.
10. Shotgun Fees "For each ticket sold, variable service fees are applied to cover the payment processing fees charged by our payment solutions and card networks"  [support.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/16492705310482--Shotgun-fees](https://support.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/16492705310482--Shotgun-fees), read on 17 October 2026.
11. DICE When you are paid "DICE shall pay the Vendor Payment to Vendor under Clause 9.3 within 5 Business Days of the date on which the performance of the relevant Event takes place."  [support.dice.fm/article/758-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-uk](https://support.dice.fm/article/758-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-uk), read on 17 October 2026.
12. Shotgun When you are paid "By default, your event balance is automatically transferred to your bank account 24 hours after the event ends ."  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/12836807849490-Transfer-funds-from-an-event-to-your-bank-account](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/12836807849490-Transfer-funds-from-an-event-to-your-bank-account), read on 17 October 2026.
13. DICE Reserved seating "For other events, the best available seats will be assigned at the time of purchase."  [dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/25864235958033-Managing-your-seats](https://dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/25864235958033-Managing-your-seats), read on 17 October 2026.
14. Shotgun Reserved seating "Some tickets can't be transferred, including group tickets, tickets with assigned seats, reduced or restricted tickets" Where we looked: support-pro.shotgun.live help center (all 105 en-us articles via its public API), support.shotgun.live (all 78 en-us articles), pro.shotgun.live home, solution, about and contact pages; searched article text for "seat", "seating", "seat map"..  [support.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/8097179499154--I-want-to-transfer-or-resell-my-ticket-to-someone-I-know](https://support.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/8097179499154--I-want-to-transfer-or-resell-my-ticket-to-someone-I-know), read on 17 October 2026.
15. DICE Payment plans "Purchase your tickets and split the cost over 3 interest-free instalments."  [dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/46688257106065-Klarna](https://dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/46688257106065-Klarna), read on 17 October 2026.
16. Shotgun Payment plans "deferred payment is currently only available for organizer accounts located in Europe."  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/360018470960-Can-I-set-up-payment-in-installments](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/360018470960-Can-I-set-up-payment-in-installments), read on 17 October 2026.
17. DICE Resale and transfers "The ticket is offered out to fans who have joined the list, and they each have a set period of time where the tickets are reserved for them."  [dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19958073128849-The-wait-list-explained](https://dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19958073128849-The-wait-list-explained), read on 17 October 2026.
18. Shotgun Resale and transfers "Putting your ticket for public resale within Shotgun costs 15% of the order price , deducted from the amount you receive."  [support.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/16484166118290--I-want-to-resell-my-ticket](https://support.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/16484166118290--I-want-to-resell-my-ticket), read on 17 October 2026.
19. DICE Event website or checkout on your site "Whether it’s letting fans checkout on your website or via Spotify and YouTube, our integrations prioritise ease."  [dice.fm/partners/ticketing](https://dice.fm/partners/ticketing), read on 17 October 2026.
20. Shotgun Event website or checkout on your site "lets you embed Shotgun ticketing experiences directly into your website, without rebuilding anything."  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/360018503879-Embed-Shotgun-ticketing-on-your-website-with-the-widget](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/360018503879-Embed-Shotgun-ticketing-on-your-website-with-the-widget), read on 17 October 2026.
21. DICE Door scanning "From our DICE Scanner app to providing scanners and staff, we will work with you to ensure fans get in fast."  [dice.fm/partners/ticketing](https://dice.fm/partners/ticketing), read on 17 October 2026.
22. Shotgun Door scanning "Welcome to Shotgun Scan, your companion for seamless access control at your events."  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/14551601211282-Introduction-to-Shotgun-Scan-App](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/14551601211282-Introduction-to-Shotgun-Scan-App), read on 17 October 2026.
23. DICE Marketing tools "Your event will feature organically throughout DICE comms, and we can also support on marketing directly to fans."  [dice.fm/partners/ticketing](https://dice.fm/partners/ticketing), read on 17 October 2026.
24. Shotgun Marketing tools "You can create them directly from your Smartboard, customize the type of discount, and track how well they perform, all in real time."  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/31944219176466-Create-promo-codes](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/31944219176466-Create-promo-codes), read on 17 October 2026.
25. DICE Your buyer data "To build an accurate picture of who bought tickets to a show with detailed segmentation information (e.g. show genre, total spend, geography, etc.)"  [partners-endpoint.dice.fm/graphql/docs/index.html](https://partners-endpoint.dice.fm/graphql/docs/index.html), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260616222159/https://partners-endpoint.dice.fm/graphql/docs/index.html)
26. Shotgun Your buyer data "there is an "Actions" button, which offers the possibility to download tickets, in .csv format."  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/360018474220-How-can-I-access-the-participants-list](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/360018474220-How-can-I-access-the-participants-list), read on 17 October 2026.
27. DICE AI assistant "DICE will charge a service fee of 13% (thirteen percent) outside commission on the Face Value price of all Tickets" Where we looked: dice.fm/partners, dice.fm/partners/ticketing, dice.fm/partners/work-with-us/promoters, dice.fm/blog (index and resources category), support.dice.fm sitemap (all 81 articles listed), dicefm.zendesk.com en-gb help-center article titles (160), partners-endpoint.dice.fm API docs, web search of dice.fm for "MIO AI assistant", on 2026-10-17; the pricing page.  [support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us](https://support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us), read on 17 October 2026.
28. Shotgun AI assistant "You can also use the integrated AI to improve your content: generate visuals, correct wording, change tone, and more." Where we looked: support-pro.shotgun.live help center (all 105 en-us articles via its public API), support.shotgun.live (all 78 en-us articles), pro.shotgun.live home, solution, about and contact pages; searched for "AI", "assistant", "artificial"..  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/9796697570322-Send-a-newsletter](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/9796697570322-Send-a-newsletter), read on 17 October 2026.
29. Shotgun Organizers enter their price before Shotgun fees; the price customers see includes fees and taxes. "price corresponds to your price + Shotgun fees . All taxes are already included nothing extra is added afterwards."  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/14551930820882-Set-up-your-ticketing](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/14551930820882-Set-up-your-ticketing), read on 17 October 2026.
30. Shotgun Variable per-ticket service fees added on top of the organizer's price; rate not published "For each ticket sold, variable service fees are applied to cover the payment processing fees charged by our payment solutions and card networks"  [support.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/16492705310482--Shotgun-fees](https://support.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/16492705310482--Shotgun-fees), read on 17 October 2026.
31. DICE Under its US self sign-up terms, DICE charges a 13% service fee on the face value of each ticket. "DICE will charge a service fee of 13% (thirteen percent) outside commission on the Face Value price of all Tickets"  [support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us](https://support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us), read on 17 October 2026.
32. DICE Under its UK and Ireland self sign-up terms, DICE charges an 8.5% plus VAT service fee on face value. "DICE will charge a service fee of 8.5% (eight point five percent) plus VAT outside commission on the Face Value price of all Tickets"  [support.dice.fm/article/758-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-uk](https://support.dice.fm/article/758-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-uk), read on 17 October 2026.
33. DICE DICE pays the organizer within 5 business days after the event takes place. "DICE shall pay the Vendor Payment to Vendor under Clause 9.3 within 5 Business Days of the date on which the performance of the relevant Event takes place."  [support.dice.fm/article/758-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-uk](https://support.dice.fm/article/758-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-uk), read on 17 October 2026.
34. Shotgun Public resale costs the seller 15% of the order price, capped at EUR 15 (USD 30 in the USA). "Putting your ticket for public resale within Shotgun costs 15% of the order price , deducted from the amount you receive."  [support.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/16484166118290--I-want-to-resell-my-ticket](https://support.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/16484166118290--I-want-to-resell-my-ticket), read on 17 October 2026.
35. Shotgun A waiting list activates automatically when an event sells out. "The Waiting List automatically activates when an event reaches its maximum capacity and all tickets are sold out."  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/17500892760978-Charge-Now-and-The-Waiting-List](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/17500892760978-Charge-Now-and-The-Waiting-List), read on 17 October 2026.
36. DICE Partners can see how many fans are on the Waiting List to plan extra dates or future events. "Partners have full visibility on the number of fans on the Waiting List, so they can plan extra dates or future events"  [dice.fm/blog/identify-fan-demand-with-the-waiting-list](https://dice.fm/blog/identify-fan-demand-with-the-waiting-list), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260310070920/https://dice.fm/blog/identify-fan-demand-with-the-waiting-list)
37. DICE In the UK, buyers can use Klarna Pay in 3 to split ticket cost into 3 interest-free installments. "Purchase your tickets and split the cost over 3 interest-free instalments."  [dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/46688257106065-Klarna](https://dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/46688257106065-Klarna), read on 17 October 2026.
38. Shotgun Installment payment plans are available only for organizer accounts located in Europe. "deferred payment is currently only available for organizer accounts located in Europe."  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/360018470960-Can-I-set-up-payment-in-installments](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/360018470960-Can-I-set-up-payment-in-installments), read on 17 October 2026.
39. Shotgun The Shotgun Scan app scans tickets without internet access. "The Shotgun Scan app lets you scan tickets without internet access."  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/360018474960-How-does-the-Scan-work-without-internet](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/360018474960-How-does-the-Scan-work-without-internet), read on 17 October 2026.
40. Shotgun Xpress Door lets attendees buy at the entrance by scanning a QR code, without creating an account. "Event attendees can now scan a QR code and purchase a ticket in a few seconds without creating an account."  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/9796795310610-Xpress-Door-Flawlessly-sell-tickets-at-the-entrance-of-your-events](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/9796795310610-Xpress-Door-Flawlessly-sell-tickets-at-the-entrance-of-your-events), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20250709224736/https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/9796795310610-Xpress-Door-Flawlessly-sell-tickets-at-the-entrance-of-your-events)
41. DICE DICE tickets are a unique in-app QR code linked to the buyer's phone number, activated on the day. "in the form of a unique QR code linked to your phone number, which can be activated on the day of the show."  [dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19414006984465-Why-your-DICE-tickets-are-stored-in-the-app](https://dicefm.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19414006984465-Why-your-DICE-tickets-are-stored-in-the-app), read on 17 October 2026.
42. DICE Fees per ticket "DICE will charge a service fee of 13% (thirteen percent) outside commission on the Face Value price of all Tickets"  [support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us](https://support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us), read on 17 October 2026.
43. Ticket Fairy [Ticket Fairy pricing](https://www.ticketfairy.com/pricing)
44. DICE Pricing "DICE will charge a service fee of 13% (thirteen percent) outside commission on the Face Value price of all Tickets"  [support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us](https://support.dice.fm/article/764-mio-ticketing-terms-and-conditions-us), read on 17 October 2026.
45. Shotgun Pricing "For each ticket sold, variable service fees are applied to cover the payment processing fees charged by our payment solutions and card networks"  [support.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/16492705310482--Shotgun-fees](https://support.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/16492705310482--Shotgun-fees), read on 17 October 2026.
46. DICE DICE's Ticket Holders API lets partners query who bought tickets, with segmentation such as genre, spend and geography. "To build an accurate picture of who bought tickets to a show with detailed segmentation information (e.g. show genre, total spend, geography, etc.)"  [partners-endpoint.dice.fm/graphql/docs/index.html](https://partners-endpoint.dice.fm/graphql/docs/index.html), read on 17 October 2026. [Archived copy](https://web.archive.org/web/20260616222159/https://partners-endpoint.dice.fm/graphql/docs/index.html)
47. Shotgun Tickets sold on other platforms can be imported and scanned with Shotgun Scan. "importing tickets into Shotgun allows you to centralize all ticket information in one place and scan every ticket using the Shotgun Scan app"  [support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/360018506119-Import-tickets-from-another-ticketing-platform](https://support-pro.shotgun.live/hc/en-us/articles/360018506119-Import-tickets-from-another-ticketing-platform), read on 17 October 2026.

Updated 17 October 2026: First published.

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