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December 7, 2009

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Letter to the Editor:

Wynn’s policy good, but poorly implemented

Kent D. Delaney, Las Vegas

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 | 2:02 a.m.

Saturday’s article about Wynn Las Vegas’ attempts to thwart the ticket scalpers prompted me to write. Gary Adler, the ticket brokers’ legal counsel, failed to acknowledge the fans who wanted to buy tickets for the face value but were left empty-handed because the scalpers bought a tremendous number of tickets.

Local attorney Barry Levinson was critical of Wynn’s policy. He did not want the resort to know who might attend a show with him or where he sits. Airlines require the names of passengers and nice restaurants require names for dinner reservations.

Mr. Wynn, however, committed a public relations mistake by imposing his policy retroactively. But going forward, he is doing the right thing.

For the past few years, I have thought that concert tickets should be sold in a manner similar to airline tickets. This would require the so-called ticket brokers to close up shop and get a real job.

I hope that other ticket vendors will adopt Mr. Wynn’s ticket procedure. Bravo, Mr. Wynn.

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