PTseats.com offering online tournament booking
by Andy Holtmann
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PTseats.com offering online tournament booking
Trump Taj Mahal first casino property to utilize the company’s poker seating system
Miami-based PTseats.com recently launched the first online booking service for tournament poker spots in conjunction with the Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. The system allows for fast, secure and convenient tickets to play poker at tournaments anywhere in the United States.
“Booking through PTseats.com allows players to secure a poker tournament seat anywhere, anytime, from any computer. It’s fast and easy. And it’s convenient for both the players and the casinos,� said Fabricio Schaffrath, founder of PTseats.com.
To purchase a seat, the public must create an account, select their preferred location and pay in advance using a credit or debit card. The cost of a guaranteed buy-in seat at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City varies according to the tournament. PTseats.com charges a service fee for the transaction that is a percentage of the buy-in price.
“PTseats.com is perfect for any tournament player that wants to have a guaranteed seat without waiting in long registration lines,� said Tom Gitto, director of poker operations at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. “Our tournament players love it.�
Phil Gordon, a professional poker player and WTC champion who writes a monthly column for the PTseats.com Web site, was an early supporter of the online booking system. “This is a great, convenient service that I’m sure players will love,� he said.
The ticketing Web site is also negotiating with other gaming interests throughout the United States. “The concept has been well-received overall. Casinos benefit from the shorter lines and reduced staff needed to handle registration and by having less cash to handle on the spot,� Schaffrath said.
Currently, PTseats.com accepts credit and debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and JCB. On its Web site, the company uses Verisign Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology, the industry standard for secure on-line commercial transactions.
