Amazon in talks to attempt event ticketing in the U.S. to take on Ticketmaster monopoly

Amazon in talks to attempt event ticketing in the U.S. to take on Ticketmaster monopoly

The logo of Amazon is seen at the company logistics center in Lauwin-Planque, northern France, February 20, 2017. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

Amazon.com Inc is seeking to partner with U.S. venue owners to sell event tickets, four sources have told Reuters, a move that could loosen Ticketmaster’s powerful grip on the lucrative ticketing business.

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