Lawmakers' Efforts to Protect Coloradans from Ticket Bots
Colorado is taking the lead in shielding ticket buyers and sellers from deceptive practices, including ticket bots.
A question from CPR reader Mark Miller sparked an investigation:
“Who is behind the purchasing of concert and other event tickets using ‘bots’?”and
“And why can’t state legislators and governmental entities do anything about it?”
According to Don Strasburg, regional president of AEG, a live music and entertainment company, ticket bots are widespread, driving up prices for concerts and events.
Strasburg noted that ticketing companies are using cutting-edge software to combat bots, but it can be challenging to distinguish between bots and legitimate buyers.
Rep. Alex Valdez, who sponsored a ticket regulation bill, is working to address the issue.
- Ticket bots inflate prices for concerts and events.
- Ticketing companies are using software to fight bots.
- Legislators are working to regulate ticket sales.
Author's summary: Colorado lawmakers are fighting ticket bots.
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