# The Pokémon Company is turning to facial recognition scans to help combat scalpers

> Nintendo has announced the rollout of a facial recognition system and new entry and purchase rules for its Pokémon stores in Japan.

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/card-games/the-pokemon-company-is-turning-to-facial-recognition-scans-to-help-combat-scalpers/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a67a1eb1f8ba673ab879315)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #nintendo
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a67a1eb1f8ba673ab879315

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