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Todd Shriber

Todd Shriber is a senior news reporter covering gaming financials, casino business, stocks, and mergers and acquisitions for Casino.org.

Todd got his start in financial markets as a reporter with Bloomberg News. Later, he became a trader at a Southern California-based long/short hedge fund, where he specialized in the trading sector and international ETFs leading up to and during the financial crisis. He joined Casino.org in 2019.

Currently, Todd analyzes, researches, and writes on ETFs for various web-based publications and financial services firms. Shriber has been featured and quoted in Barron's, CNBC.com, and The Wall Street Journal. His work can also be found on Benzinga, ETF Daily News, ETF Trends, MarketWatch, Fox Business, and Nasdaq.com.

He currently resides in Las Vegas, where he enjoys golf and taking his black lab to the dog park. He's also an avid sports fan and likes to wager on college football and the NBA. You can also find him at the three-card poker and roulette table, even though he knows better.

Contact Todd at todd.shriber@casino.org.

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Macau Casino Stocks Languish on New Money Transfer Rules
August 12, 2024

Macau Casino Stocks Languish on New Money Transfer Rules

Macau casino stocks extended a now lengthy slump Monday on news that the Special Administrative Region (SAR) is attempting to criminalize unlicensed money transfers when the intent of the exchanged cash is for wagering purposes....

Written by Todd Shriber
Bill to Expedite NYC Casino Licenses on Life Support
August 11, 2024

Bill to Expedite NYC Casino Licenses on Life Support

Legislation to speed up bidding for three New York City-area casino licenses faces a bleak near-term outlook. The objective of the bill was to open the window for proposals by the end of this month,...

Written by Todd Shriber
Red Rock Tavern Biz Approved, Nears Tussle with Golden Entertainment
August 10, 2024

Red Rock Tavern Biz Approved, Nears Tussle with Golden Entertainment

Earlier this week, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) recommended for approval a plan by Red Rock Resorts to enter the gaming bar space in the Las Vegas Valley. That sets the stage for the...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Surcharge Could Add $270M in Revenue, Says Research Firm
August 9, 2024

DraftKings Surcharge Could Add $270M in Revenue, Says Research Firm

DraftKings’ (NASDAQ: DKNG) recently announced surcharge on winning sports bets in four states could generate up to $270 million in added gross gaming revenue, according to an estimate by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG). The...

Written by Todd Shriber
Rio Owner Dreamscape Cuts Staff at Las Vegas Casino
August 9, 2024

Rio Owner Dreamscape Cuts Staff at Las Vegas Casino

The Rio Hotel & Casino is going through a reduction in headcount. Owner Dreamscape Cos. confirmed layoffs at the off-Strip property to Las Vegas media on Thursday. New York-based Dreamscape didn't mention a specific number...

Written by Todd Shriber
MGM Osaka Building Pause Could Delay Opening, Increase Costs
August 8, 2024

MGM Osaka Building Pause Could Delay Opening, Increase Costs

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) could face two scenarios it was hoping to avoid in Osaka: a delayed opening date and higher construction costs for its planned casino hotel in Japan’s third-largest city. As widely...

Written by Todd Shriber
Endeavor Looking for Buyers for Sports Betting Biz, Including OpenBet
August 8, 2024

Endeavor Looking for Buyers for Sports Betting Biz, Including OpenBet

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) is looking to sell its sports betting and data arm comprised of OpenBet and IMG ARENA. The company said those divestments are part of an effort to pat with...

Written by Todd Shriber
Penn CEO Quashes Takeover Speculation on Earnings Call
August 8, 2024

Penn CEO Quashes Takeover Speculation on Earnings Call

Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) delivered second-quarter results earlier Thursday and recent speculation that the regional casino operator is a takeover target was briefly addressed on the company’s conference call with analysts. Regarding consolidation rumors of...

Written by Todd Shriber
Apollo Seeking $550 Million Venetian Dividend
August 7, 2024

Apollo Seeking $550 Million Venetian Dividend

Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO) is asking Nevada regulators to approve a $550 million distribution from the Venetian on the Las Vegas Strip, which is operated by the private equity firm. On Wednesday, the Nevada...

Written by Todd Shriber
MGM, Red Rock Insiders Buy Stocks Amid Slumps
August 7, 2024

MGM, Red Rock Insiders Buy Stocks Amid Slumps

High-ranking executives at MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ: RRR) are buying shares in their companies as the stocks slump. New filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicate at...

Written by Todd Shriber