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About Us

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Who We Are

Focal is an independent safer gambling research and technology company focused on gambling risk detection and player support.

Our research on player behaviour has led to the creation of a state-of-the-art gambling risk detection system, called PREVENT, which helps regulators and operators prevent and mitigate gambling-related harm.

Our History

Building on 30+ years of applied gambling research experience, we continue to investigate real-world gambling behaviour and safer gambling impacts, providing evidence-based insights to inform policy and practice on a global scale.

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Careers

If you want to drive real change, join the innovative team at Focal Research Consultants. At Focal, we are at the forefront of using advanced data analytics to develop and deliver cutting-edge safer gambling software and solutions to the gambling industry.

Focal Research Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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CEO, Co-Founder
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Principal, Co-Founder

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

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Chief Administrator & Privacy Officer
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IT & Cyber Security Support

Research & Data Analytics

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Dr. Melissa Salmon

Ph.D, Applied Research Lead
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Sophie Wang

Senior Data Analyst
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Project Manager, Analyst

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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
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Senior Software Engineer
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Regulatory Advisor

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