Pokémon uses Japan's My Number ID to curb 30th anniversary lottery scalpers

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Pokémon is tying its 30th anniversary card lottery to Japan's My Number ID checks, reserving most winning slots for identity-verified applicants. Pokémon Center Online will run staggered draws for four 30th CELEBRATION MEGA products. Entrants can apply via verified slots requiring My Number authentication or unverified slots needing only phone authentication, but verified applicants get the majority of winning entries. The move aims to curb scalpers and bots. Application windows for the first three products run August 10-14, and for the nine-type set August 28-31, with more rounds planned.


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