NSW mandates facial recognition in poker machine venues
NSW will use facial recognition in all licensed gaming venues over the next two years. The system will block people who chose to self-exclude from gambling.
Why it mattersSelf-exclusion only works if venues actually block excluded players. The system aims to close current loopholes. But it raises questions about privacy and surveillance in licensed venues.
AustraliaEvery NSW pub and club patron will be subject to facial scanning. Gamblers trying to self-exclude will get stronger enforcement, but it affects the privacy of all gaming venue visitors.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 6 h ago
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