Congress introduces bill to require facial recognition to prevent underage gambling

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By Kate Northrop

The U.S. government has introduced a piece of legislation that would require gambling platforms to utilize facial recognition software as a deterrent against underage betting.

A bill was introduced to Congress that would require operators of prediction market apps and online sportsbooks to use facial recognition technology to verify the age of a user before they can place a bet or trade.

The legislation, called the "Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act," aims to crack down on underage gambling, which proponents of the bill say is too rampant among children.

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