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Innovative Technology’s age verification technology accepted for UK Home Office Government trial
Innovative Technology, who provide a range of biometric solutions designed to estimate age, have been approved as a participant in a UK Government programme piloting age verification technology for the retail sale of alcohol. The Home Office invited organisations to propose digital methods of checking customers’ ages while purchasing alcohol. The regulatory ‘Sandbox’ trial which will run between January and May 2022, will still require humans to check customers ages, but the technology will be used to help retailers abide by the law currently in place to prevent alcohol being mis-sold to anyone underage.
Dr. Andrew O’Brien, ICU Product Manager said, “We are delighted to be accepted into the UK Government Sandbox scheme and see all our hard work undertaken over the past few months come to fruition. Our team have liaised with local licensing authorities, local police officers and local councils to ensure our solution (ICU) is both safe, legal and meets the criteria of the scheme. ICU age verification technology will now be piloted in several convenience stores in the Northwest of England, and we will closely monitor our test sites to ensure we support the retailers’ and collate the relevant data throughout the trial.”
“ICU performs anonymous age estimation completely offline, so no images or data are stored, maintaining privacy. We design and train our own algorithms to check age and the accuracy of our solution has been independently tested by the Age Check Certification Service (ACCS) who found that it underestimates age by only 0.19 years, which establishes ICU as the most accurate independently tested system worldwide.”
Tony Allen, Founder and Chief Executive of ACCS said, “Facial analysis software essentially uses different features of a customer’s face to evaluate and establish their age. The technology behind the ICU age verification device earned independent recognition from the ACCS during a series of accuracy tests which took place in April 2021, concluding that their solution is fit for deployment in a Challenge 25 policy area.”
The Sandbox trial provides an opportunity for industry standards approved by the ACCS to be tested in a small, controlled environment. It will test the practical use of age verification technology in real world situations to gain a better understanding of the implications.
Andrew continued, “A core objective for us during this trial is to understand the impact such technology can have in helping to reduce any potential abuse and aggression directed at staff who refuse underage customers attempting to buy alcohol. We believe this simple tool will have a significant impact to support retailers in adhering to the 2003 Licensing Act. From large supermarket chains to corner shops, we have ensured our product is accessible for all with simple deployment and minimal resources required. Plus, ICU has no recurring transaction fees, we do not charge per age estimation making it a cost-effective solution.”
Last year, the British Retail Consortium wrote to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, highlighting a 76% rise in abuse to staff during the pandemic, and citing identity checks as a trigger point.
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IGT Delivers Upgraded Lottery Solutions to North Carolina Education Lottery with 10-Year Contract Extension
International Game Technology PLC announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, signed a 10-year contract extension with the North Carolina Education Lottery (NCEL). The contract extension will begin July 1, 2027, and run through June 2037. The NCEL has been a valued IGT customer since the Lottery began in 2006.
Under the terms of the agreement, IGT will deploy its high-performing Aurora central system, a feature component of IGT’s integrated lottery solution, OMNIA. Additionally, IGT will provide upgraded Wizard back-office business applications, up to 8500 newly launched Retailer Pro S2 terminals, 500 GameTouch 28 self-service vending machines, 2000 lottery play centers, 4000 Jackpot signs, a dual cellular communication network, and expanded testing capabilities for the NCEL.
“IGT has been a trusted partner to the NCEL for more than 18 years, supporting our consistent growth and record-breaking sales. Supporting public education is our mission, and we now raise more than $1 billion a year for our state. We look forward to extending our strong relationship with IGT. The new technology that IGT will provide will help the lottery continue to responsibly increase sales and our contributions to North Carolina,” said Mark Michalko, CEO and Executive Director of the N.C. Education Lottery.
“The NCEL is among the top 10 most successful lotteries in the U.S., and IGT is excited to upgrade its retail technology with our high-performing solutions, and help it drive sales growth. IGT’s future-forward technology will provide the systems and equipment needed for the NCEL to work effectively and efficiently for its players, its retail partners, and the good causes it serves,” said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer Global Lottery.
IGT’s Aurora platform and related components were developed to drive lottery innovation and profitability. This technology will provide the NCEL with intuitive, user-friendly applications, tools, and reporting capabilities. Components of Aurora, including Performance Wizard, Sales Wizard, Learning Wizard, and Retailer Wizard will streamline operations for optimal functionality. The introduction of IGT’s high-performance, high-volume Retailer Pro S2 terminals will enable the NCEL to easily add new features across multiple point-of-sale terminals simultaneously.
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Everi and Crane Payment Innovations Announce Strategic Agreement to Revolutionize Cashless Payments in Casinos
Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), a Crane NXT Co. company and a global leader in payment technology, announced its agreement with Everi Holdings, a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology, player loyalty solutions, and bingo. This collaboration will integrate Everi’s CashClub Wallet with CPI’s Betbridge cashless solution, enabling at-machine mobile payments in casinos. By building this solution on the trusted bill validator and TITO technology, CPI and Everi are making cashless payments seamless in casinos.
The Betbridge cashless solution, a cutting-edge innovation by CPI, allows for at-machine mobile wallet payments with a simple upgrade to the installed base of SC Advance Note Validators. Unlike traditional cashless solutions that require a comprehensive CMS (Casino Management System) upgrade, Betbridge offers a simplified implementation process and transparent pricing, facilitating a smooth roll-out of cashless payments for casinos. The integration with Everi’s CashClub Wallet allows players to load money from their mobile wallet onto slot machines easily.
“CPI is constantly looking to develop new and innovative products that optimize efficiency and provide a seamless payment experience for the gaming market. We are thrilled to collaborate with Everi Holdings to bring a new level of convenience and innovation to the casino industry,” said Evan Groat, VP, Connectivity at CPI.
“The integration of Everi’s CashClub Wallet with our Betbridge solution marks a significant step forward in the evolution of cashless gaming, providing a seamless and secure payment experience for patrons.”
Everi’s CashClub Wallet is a mobile digital wallet that enables casino operators to offer a cashless and contactless funding option for the casino floor that elevates patron engagement with frictionless, omni-channel payments. This agreement will empower casino operators with a single wallet solution to deliver on all aspects of the emerging mobile casino ecosystem, including funding at the gaming device, payments at point of sale, and funding online sports betting, iGaming, or social gaming.
“Everi’s strategic agreement with CPI represents a new era for casino patron funding, helping streamline the financial access process with a combination of our innovative, integrated solutions. With self-service capabilities increasingly favored by consumers across all of their spending experiences, Everi is leading the way in patron engagement by integrating our system-agnostic digital CashClub Wallet technology with CPI’s Betbridge solution to provide casino patrons with a convenient, end-to-end, at-machine mobile funding experience,” said Darren Simmons, Everi’s Executive Vice President and FinTech Business Leader.
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