Online gambling owes much of its popularity and success to the major advancements that have been seen in technology. Faster internet speeds and powerful handheld devices have opened up the doors for many people to access the casinos, which has in turn led to the rapid growth of the online casino industry. When technology improves, so too does the user experience. People enjoy using a well oiled machine that work smoothly. So, what is the latest and greatest tech innovation? Facial recognition… and its truly amazing!
New Zealand is the first country to back this technology. Whether it be at a physical casino or online, the duty of the casino is to make sure that their clients money is safe at all times. Security is of utmost concern here, and can make or break the success of the casino. Facial recognition has the potential to ensure maximum safety and security to keep players’ minds at ease.
Biometric software is used to map and identify an individuals face. It has been used in many other industries, most notably in the latest smartphones. Once the software maps the users face it is then compared to the faces which it has stored on its database in order to find a match. There are 78 points on the human face which the technology scans which ensures that no matter how similar you may look to someone else the technology will pick up the differences. Therefore, similar to the way fingerprints have been used, facial recognition will serve the same purpose expect it will be much better.
Online casinos are a big target for fraudulent activity. Where people are playing real money there is a high risk that, for example, someone might try to impersonate an account in order to access their account. This is where facial recognition technology has found application. This means that all customers are scanned, which means that it is impossible to create numerous accounts. Those who are found cheating the system will be blacklisted and will not be able to access any gambling site. This will mean that service providers can continue to offer attractive games, secure payment mechanisms, numerous bonuses package, and high-quality service without the risk of fraudulent activity.
The cost of this technology is expensive but it is well worth the goal of making the service more secure. The fact that online casinos are taking the issue of security seriously shows their commitments to the safety of their players. Although this is only starting to be implemented within New Zealand we are sure that the rest of the world will soon follow as they see the multiple benefits which it offers not only to players but to the industry as a whole. Online gambling is an amazing way to enjoy gaming but this can only be made possible where the playing field is kept as safe and secure as possible. Welcome to the future…