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Guest Acquisition Funnel

1 story · First covered Apr 16, 2026 · Latest 1d ago

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BetMGM Just Told You Where the Casino Resort Model Is Headed. Most GMs Weren't Listening.

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BetMGM Just Told You Where the Casino Resort Model Is Headed. Most GMs Weren't Listening.

BetMGM's Q1 miss and lowered 2026 outlook isn't a sports betting story. It's a signal about which guests your casino hotel is going to be fighting over for the next three years... and what that fight costs at property level.

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Mike Storm 3 min read · 1d ago