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Facial Recognition Tech to Filter Problem Gamblers in Australia

Facial recognition technology will be introduced to clubs across the state of New South Wales (NSW) to help with identifying problem gamblers, according to the Australian Hotels Association and Clubs NSW. Both associations have developed state-of-the-art systems that will be deployed across clubs and hotels next year. Patrons will have their face scanned and images…


Australian State Introduces Card-Based Gaming to Minimise Gambling Harm

In a nation first, the Tasmanian centre-right Liberal government is strengthening measures to reduce problem gambling through the introduction of a pre-commitment card, which limits the amount people can spend on poker machines per day, per month, and per year. Deputy Premier and Treasurer Michael Ferguson made the announcement on Thursday in response to the…