Pokémon Company Strikes Blow Against Scalpers With Facial Recognition Checks To ‘Prevent Crime’ At Card Stores In Japan

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In a bid to counter Pokémon TCG scalping and 'prevent crime,' Pokémon card stores in Japan are introducing a new facial recognition system

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