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A new chapter in gambling risk management innovation is set to unfold at next year’s Regulating the Game (RTG) conference in Sydney, with Focal’s “Prevent” system chosen to showcase cutting-edge advances in player protection. Scheduled as part of the networking Pitch! event on March 9 at the iconic Sydney Opera House, “Prevent” exemplifies the conference’s mission to connect regulatory challenges with practical, impactful technological solutions.
Reimagining Player Protection
Unlike traditional after-the-fact safeguards, Focal’s “Prevent” system positions player protection as a core operational function. It uses real-time behavioral data from land-based casino premises to spot gambling-related risk at an early stage in millions of customer interactions. The system comes with real-time alerts and personalized safer gambling messaging that enables staff to take proactive action before problems escalate.
Creating a Legacy of Excellence
“Prevent” advances the capabilities of Focal’s acclaimed ALeRT Bettor Protection System, delivering faster insights, automated outreach, and a holistic view of customer behaviour. This next-generation platform monitors both carded and uncarded play, expanding vigilance to all customer segments with immediate, automated messaging designed to promote informed and safer gambling habits.
Supporting Operational Excellence and Compliance
Harnessing integrated risk information, “Prevent” streamlines workflows for venue teams, consolidating multiple data sources into accurate risk profiles. The system also enhances compliance through simplified reporting and documentation, supporting operators in meeting regulatory requirements seamlessly.
Industry Recognition and Outlook
Paul Newson, founder of RTG and Principal at Vanguard Overwatch, praised “Prevent” as emblematic of innovation Pitch! seeks to spotlight solutions that translate research into practice and push the boundaries of safer gambling upstream into mainstream operations.
“Prevent” broadens the scope of consumer protection by embedding risk detection into everyday venue activity, reshaping how stakeholders think about gambling harm minimization.
Building Momentum for RegTech at RTG 2026
The RTG conference continues to draw industry leaders, regulators, and innovators, with Pitch! serving as a showcase for the newest RegTech, AI applications, financial crime compliance, and harm reduction tools. Sponsors already confirmed for 2026 include GLI, Amazon Web Services, ebet, CherryHub, Intralot Australia, IGT, Everi, Vanguard Overwatch, Leagues Clubs Australia, and Thomson Geer.
For those interested in sponsorship, exhibition, or attending the event, more information is available on the Regulating the Game website.
A Commitment to Safer Gambling
With “Prevent” in its 2026 Pitch! line-up, Regulating the Game cements a commitment to accelerating technology innovations that will support operators in meeting regulatory expectations while strengthening player well-being. As technology-driven risk identification continues to develop and improve, it points to a future in which safer gambling will be proactive, a necessary change for the healthy growth of the industry and its social license to operate.
With Focal’s system as the centerpiece at the prestigious Sydney venue, global stakeholders will be able to develop key insights into ways to better operational practices and protect consumers in increasingly complex gambling environments.
Source: Inside Asian Gaming (IAG)
