Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. is an American ticket sales (
primary ticket outlet) and distribution company based in
West Hollywood, California, with operations in many countries around the world. In 2010 it merged with
Live Nation to become Live Nation Entertainment. As a
primary ticket outlet, most US ticket sales for US venues are fulfilled at Ticketmaster's two main fulfillment centers located in
Charleston, West Virginia, and
Pharr, Texas. Typically, Ticketmaster's clients (promoters) control their events, and Ticketmaster acts as an
agent, selling the tickets that the clients make available to them.