MN Senator Says Competition Is Necessary In Event Ticketing Industry

(Washington, DC)  —  Senator Amy Klobuchar says competition is necessary in the event ticketing industry.  The Minnesota Democrat made that comment during a Senate hearing.  Lawmakers are grilling ticket industry executives months after Ticketmaster botched sales for Taylor Swift’s upcoming tour.  They argue the merger of Ticketmaster with its parent company Live Nation has harmed consumers and artists by stifling competition.