Good morning. Facial recognition. It’s used everywhere, but whether that’s good or bad depends on how its data is applied. In New South Wales, the government is aiming to leverage FRT to improve the effectiveness of gambling self-exclusion registers. But this also significantly increases operators’ responsibilities, while also raising concerns over data privacy. Looking to Macau, former satellite casino operator Paradise Entertainment is still paying out a dividend for FY25, while searching frantically overseas for new revenue streams. Shifting to Korea, Grand Korea Leisure is targeting some $340 million in casino sales by the end of the decade, hoping international players will continue to flood in.
What you need to know
- New South Wales’ new Code for Facial Recognition Technology ups operators’ responsibility but should help mitigate problem gambling.
- Paradise Entertainment pays FY25 dividend, despite profit drop from satellite closure, as it pivots toward overseas markets.
- Korea’s GKL targets $340 million in casino sales by 2030 under its value-up plan, as it aims to attract more foreign punters.
On the radar
- Kangwon Land to remodel members-only gaming area through April 2027.
- PH Anti-Money Laundering Council searching for new Executive Director.
- Philippines interior secretary links POGOs to majority of drug syndicates.
- Macau’s UTM ranked Top 10 in Hospitality & Tourism Management institutions.
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NSW facial recognition tech code aims to mitigate problem gambling
Australia’s New South Wales government is aiming to improve the effectiveness of gambling self-exclusion registers through facial recognition technology by introducing a new code for hotels and clubs. The requirements, though not legislated, significantly increase operators’ responsibilities. But they also aim to assuage concerns about data privacy, with strict mandates on the use of, and access to, data – upping the effectiveness of gambling harm prevention.
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