New York looks at biometric age verification to curb underage sports gambling
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering biometric age verification for online sports betting to protect minors from addiction.Summary
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing new regulations to protect young people from online harms, including a focus on curbing underage sports gambling. In her State of the State address, she highlighted the need to prevent children from accessing betting apps and accounts illegally, suggesting the use of biometric age verification tools like facial matching and thumbprint scanners. The Gaming Commission will be directed to explore effective methods for preventing underage access, and the governor aims to apply the same vigilance to online betting as has been applied to social media and AI. The Sports Betting Alliance has expressed willingness to collaborate on implementing advanced age and identity technologies, while also targeting illegal offshore gambling operations. Additionally, Hochul’s agenda includes mandatory labeling on social media platforms to warn young people about potential mental health risks associated with addictive features.
(Source：Biometric Update)