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 cross-checked with a system that monitors problem gamblers who have self-imposed bans.
“Close to 100 clubs are already using this technology, and the feedback is that it works,” said John Landis, CEO of ClubsNSW in a statement on Oct. 19.
A photo taken in Melbourne, Australia on April 13, 2011, shows a general view taken inside a gaming venue with poker machines. (William West/AFP via Getty Images)
Landis said strict privacy protections will be in place with no venue having access to the data collected….