The Pokémon Company Announces Facial Recognition System to Help Kill Scalping at Japanese Card Stores, Mandatory From Elementary School Age

The Pokémon Company is implementing a mandatory facial recognition system at various Japanese card stores to eliminate scalping. This security measure applies to all adult customers and children from elementary school age. By scanning faces, stores aim to enforce purchasing rules and ensure that individuals do not return more than once per day. This initiative is designed to stop people from breaking store regulations and to maintain fair access to Pokémon cards for all customers.