On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Casey Hurbis, Chief Marketing Officer of BetMGM, to talk about his path from automotive and mortgage marketing to leading one of the biggest brands in sports betting.

Hear them discuss:
01:00 – Casey’s career journey from Chrysler and Rocket Mortgage to the fast-paced world of gaming
03:00 – The surprising similarities between marketing cars, mortgages, and sportsbooks
05:00 – How BetMGM uses data-driven celebrity partnerships, from Jamie Foxx to Jon Hamm
08:00 – Building a brand rooted in entertainment, trust, and the MGM legacy
11:00 – Differentiating BetMGM in a crowded market through loyalty, experiences, and exclusives
14:00 – Why BetMGM aims to attract an “elevated player” and what “Make It Legendary” really means
17:00 – The growing crossover between sportsbook and iCasino players and how AI personalizes their journeys
22:00 – Marketing within tight regulations and embedding responsible gambling from the start
25:00 – How AI and rapid tech change are transforming marketing faster than ever before
29:00 – What the industry still gets wrong about brand-building and why long-term trust beats short-term promos

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E263 - Casey Hurbis from BetMGM