While at the ASA International Conference in Las Vegas, we reached out to industry research provider Vertical IQ to give us an update on the impact of the pandemic on the gaming industry. They tell us that experts say that the increasing number of organizations requiring proof of vaccination to enter Nevada entertainment venues will put pressure on casinos to do the same. Experts say that Las Vegas Raiders games at Allegiant Stadium could provide a blueprint for how events will function. The team has contracted with tech company Clear for use of its Health Pass app to verify vaccination status. The team’s rule is succinct: no vaccination, no entry. Clear’s digital Health Pass requires the user to scan a state-issued ID or passport and upload pictures of his or her face and CDC vaccination card. The health pass, which is a QR code, expires after 12 to 24 hours. To access it again, the user provides a new photo that is matched to the original using facial recognition technology. The user must also answer a short health-screening questionnaire.
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