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Welcome to Focal Research
Focal Research Consultants, is a research and data analytics company, that combines data science, technology, and analysis, to help our clients make better decisions.
Focal works with stakeholders worldwide, for commercial, social policy, corporate social responsibility, and consumer protection purposes converting data into evidence-based action.
With internationally recognized expertise, Focal provides clients with skill sets to inform real-world decision making and planning through research, data insights, analysis and predictive modelling.
Mobilizing 30+ Years of Research
Commercial Algorithms
Player Risk Surveys
Customer Interactions
Data Points
Focal’s Safer Gambling Solutions
Presentations, Publications, and Research
Latest News
Focal Points Newsletter – September 2023
Focal Research Welcomes Melissa Salmon
Focal to Speak at the Canadian Gaming Regulators Association Conference 2023
IAGR Botswana 2023 | Focal Presents: Phase 2: Smart RG EGMs
Focal Points Newsletter – June 2023
Highlights from the 18th Annual International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking
Principals of Focal Research Join International Association of Gaming Advisors
Focal to Share Leading-Edge Player Protection Research and Safer Gambling Insights At International Conference on Gambling & Risk-Taking
Focal Team Attends ICE London 2023 to Advance Conversation on Safer Gambling and Player Protection
Latest Videos
IAGR Botswana 2023 | Focal Presents: Phase 2: Smart RG EGMs
How Gambling Risk Prevention Software Helps Venues Identify Risky Play Behaviours
Benefits of Early Interactions for Gambling Harms
Making Gambling Harm Treatment Accessible to Everyone
Safer Gambling: Collaborative Efforts in Promoting, Balancing, and Treating Risks
How Gambling Risk Detection Software Helps Improve Player Protection & Loyalty
Common Misconceptions of Gambling Risks & Harms
Technology’s Role in Identifying & Addressing Gambling Risk and Harm
Responsible Gambling Duties & Signs of Harms
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In a data-driven economy, a constant stream of information – ‘big data’ - is transforming how we work from the creation of new products to how we mitigate risk and diagnose harm.
Focal has been working at the forefront of this exciting interdisciplinary field bringing unique expertise in Data Theory, Data Architecture, Data Modelling and Data Analytics to help clients successfully navigate and channel this flow of information.
Relentless curiosity and commitment to excellence have kept Focal at the forefront of gambling research and player protection for over 30 years evaluating the latest techniques for measurement and risk detection, reviewing literature, and conducting leading edge research while setting standards for best practices. Focal Research uses advanced analytics, data science and information technology for commercial, social policy, corporate social responsibility, and consumer protection purposes in the gambling sector.
Focal works with academics, governments and public health in the areas of alcohol, drugs, nicotine, and gambling. Experience includes outcome monitoring, prevalence, adults, seniors, and adolescent surveillance, high-risk youth, and general population studies.
Focal has achieved international recognition for research design, sampling, developing advanced methodologies and analytical techniques.