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Welcome to Focal

We are a multi-award winning Data Analytics, Gambling Research company.

Trusted by regulators and operators worldwide, we specialize in data-driven solutions and independent research that advance safer gambling practices and industry standards.

Discover our safer gambling software and gambling compliance solutions for consumer protection.

Our Solutions

Prevent

Focal Prevent is a real-time risk detection system that identifies at-risk customers through live player data alerts, integrates with operator systems to support proactive, data-driven safer gambling, and enables operators to act early to reduce harm and meet compliance requirements.

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GO

Focal GO is a mobile app that gives staff real-time access to alerts, risk insights, and logging tools on the floor. It connects directly to Focal Prevent for seamless safer gambling delivery, and assists teams in taking timely, informed action without leaving the venue floor.

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Care

Focal Care is a training system that equips staff with the skills to engage customers and use the Focal Prevent dashboard effectively. It includes role-based modules, system walkthroughs, and live or virtual training, and supports frontline teams in delivering consistent, confident safer gambling interactions.

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Assist

Focal Assist is an anonymous mobile-based interactive tool for customers. With anonymous 24/7 access to 3rd party validated safer gambling tools, education and direct links to support.

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Comply

Focal Comply is a bespoke set of products and services to support operators and regulators in operationalizing and monitoring data for safer gambling effectiveness.

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Research

At the heart of Focal is our research into the prevention of gambling harms. We continually conduct research to inform best practices and to develop tools for risk management and player protection.

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Introducing Focal Prevent

Our cutting-edge risk-detection analytics software is the key to ensuring safer gambling practices and protecting both customers and operators, while meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements for a safer, more sustainable gambling environment.

Mobilizing 30+ Years of Research

With over 130 commercial algorithms, 60,000+ player risk surveys, 70,000+ customer interactions, and a staggering 200,000,000+ data points.

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See what Focal Research can do for you. A representative is ready to answer your questions and get a complete understanding of your needs.

Latest Research

  • March 30, 2025

Exploring Session Length and Player Risk

Focal Research and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas International Gaming Institute (IGI) explored the relationship between risk of gambling-related harm and the length of EGM play sessions using real-world player data.
  • January 20, 2022

Developing the Affordability Index

Identifying overspenders has become a priority for operators but poses several challenges as affordable limits vary strongly between players. Focal developed effective algorithms and profiles for accurately detecting and assisting at-risk 'Overspenders'.
  • March 31, 2021

Evaluating Safer Gambling Interactions

Data gathered during the 2019 UK Casino Trial of the ALeRT BETTOR Protection System was used to assess the impact of safer gambling interactions by UK casino staff in reducing behaviours associated with customer risk for gambling problems.

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