Ronin POS + VeriScan: Stopping Fake IDs at Live Events & Music Festivals

Inside the tech solution, keeping guests safe, speeding up entry lines, and protecting event compliance from the WM Phoenix Open to major music festivals.

The 2025 WM Phoenix Open, one of the largest and most iconic golf events in the world, drew record-breaking crowds and an energetic atmosphere — but also faced a growing challenge: ensuring compliance and preventing underage drinking in a setting popular with college-aged attendees. Event organizers needed an event ID scanning solution that could handle massive guest volumes without creating bottlenecks, while combating the rise of sophisticated fake IDs. Traditional visual ID checks were too slow, error-prone, and disruptive to the guest experience, making advanced age verification software for events a necessity.

Ronin POS partnered with VeriScan to deploy a comprehensive, AI-powered age verification system tailored for live events, concerts, and music festivals. Strategically placed ID scanning stations and over 120 handheld scanners gave staff the tools to quickly verify age at entry points, VIP areas, and bars in just 3–5 seconds — even in high-traffic areas. The festival POS system combined cable-free operation, extended battery life, and a durable, mobile-ready design, enabling staff to operate anywhere on-site. The technology not only improved speed and efficiency but also minimized staff training time, creating a smooth, guest-friendly check-in process.

The results spoke volumes: more than 700 minors attempting to use fake, fraudulent, or stolen IDs were turned away, significantly reducing the risk of underage alcohol sales. Real-time ID verification gave bartenders, vendors, and security teams peace of mind while providing organizers with valuable compliance data for future planning. Local authorities praised the system’s effectiveness compared to previous years, noting fewer incidents and faster service. The WM Phoenix Open case study demonstrates how Ronin POS event technology can enhance security, streamline entry, and maintain an exceptional guest experience at large-scale events and music festivals.