In this interview, URComped CEO Craig Shacklett sits down with Nick Ippolito, Player Development Mentor and "The Host Whisperer," to unpack how casino player development really works across markets. Kicking off with Nick's article "I'm Not Talking About Vegas!", the conversation explains why blanket advice fails outside destination markets and how hosts must tailor strategy to property realities like comp percentages, visit frequency, tax environments, and leadership maturity.

Topics:

• The inspiration behind "I'm Not Talking About Vegas" and the responsibility of industry voices

• How casino markets differ globally: Vegas vs. regional vs. international properties

• Defining "true player development" and how it originated in Atlantic City

• The evolution of telemarketing and its influence on today's host model

• Adapting training and PD strategy for each property and demographic

• The challenge of player loyalty in the modern casino environment

• Property-specific comp policies, taxes, and leadership differences

• The importance of staying in your lane and specializing within casino operations

• Upcoming news and conferences in casino player development

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