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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Peter Brewer

Clubs propose facial recognition to identify problem gamblers

Facial recognition is already used by clubs in South Australia to identify barred patrons. Picture: Ben Macmahon

Clubs ACT is proposing to trial facial recognition technology to address problem gambling, using a model which already exists in South Australia.

In South Australia, clubs can apply to the state's business and consumer services department to have facial recognition installed with the purpose of identifying barred patrons by alerting gaming venue staff when a barred patron is detected entering the gaming room.

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