Pokemon makes facial recognition mandatory at new Japan TCG stores to combat scalping

NintendoSoup · Jul 27, 12:01 UTC

The Pokemon Company Rolling Out Facial Recognition System To Combat TCG Scalpers In Japan

The Pokemon Company has announced a new measure to combat TCG scalpers in Japan.

Player.One · Jul 27, 02:50 UTC

'Pokémon TCG' Stores Introduce Facial Recognition to Combat Scalpers in Japan

"Pokémon TCG" stores in Japan introduce facial recognition checks to stop repeat entries and combat scalpers amid growing demand for trading cards.

My Nintendo News · Jul 26, 20:51 UTC

Japan: Pokemon Card Stores require facial recognition for entry and purchases

The Pokemon Company has a major problem with scalpers for its Pokemon Trading Card Game as it continues to be undeniably popular. The company has talked about introducing countermeasures to fight back against scalpers and it looks like they…

Dexerto · Jul 26, 17:59 UTC

Pokemon makes facial recognition mandatory at new Japan TCG stores to combat scalping

Pokemon is introducing mandatory facial recognition at five temporary card stores in Japan to enforce strict once-per-day entry and purchase limits.