You Might Need A Face Scan To Buy Pokemon Cards Soon, Thanks To Scalpers

In Japan, The Pokemon Company is implementing a facial recognition system to combat rampant scalping of Pokemon cards, aiming to create a safer shopping environment. This mandatory measure requires adult shoppers and older children to scan their faces to enter Pokemon Card Stores, with a limit of one entry per day per person. This move highlights the broader issue of scalpers disrupting the hobby, and it reflects a growing trend in using advanced technology to regulate high-demand products and protect consumers from exploitation.