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7 Casino Marketing Lessons from Other Industries to Strengthen Your Player Strategy

Tired of looking only at what the casino down the road is doing? In this new article, we explore casino marketing lessons from other industries—airlines, streaming services, coffee chains, gyms, and more—and show you how to adapt them to your regional casino. You’ll see how these brands think about loyalty, habits, and experience design, and how the same ideas can strengthen your player strategy without a big budget. Whether you’re focused on hosted players, mid-worth locals, or new member onboarding, you’ll find practical, testable ideas you can plug into your existing marketing plan. This is a great read to share with your GM, VP, or marketing team when you’re ready to think beyond copycat promotions and build a more strategic player-focused approach.

Belonging to the Brand: Mark Schaefer on Becoming the Most Human Casino in Your Market

What if your strongest loyalty “program” isn’t about offers at all, but about how connected your players feel to each other? In this conversation, Julia Carcamo and marketing legend Mark Schaefer explore how belonging, community, and human moments create lasting casino loyalty. You’ll hear why the most powerful brand strategy for regional casinos is becoming the “most human company” in your market. Mark shares research and stories that show how friendships, shared experiences, and small gestures turn casual visitors into committed regulars. If you’re ready to move beyond comp wars and start building a casino guests truly belong to, this episode is a must-listen.

7 Levers Casino Operators Should Pull Now to Win in 2026

While some casinos coast into the holidays, a few are quietly shaping their 2026 success. This post lays out seven high-impact levers regional operators can pull right now—before Q1 chaos hits. From brand alignment to database cleanup, smarter promos, digital strategy, and cross-team clarity, this guide is built for the people doing the work, not just planning it. These aren’t New Year’s resolutions—they’re strategic moves with real payoff by February. If 2026 has aggressive goals or stretched teams, December is the month that separates casinos that lead from those that scramble.
The good news? You still have time.

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