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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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Boyd Gaming Planning Enhancements at Suncoast Hotel & Casino
March 19, 2024

Boyd Gaming Planning Enhancements at Suncoast Hotel & Casino

Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) announced on Tuesday extensive renovation plans for its Suncoast Hotel & Casino in suburban Las Vegas. Last year, the operator added a new high-limit room and a William B’s Steakhouse to...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings CFO Jason Park Transitions to New Role, Alan Ellingson Takes Over
March 18, 2024

DraftKings CFO Jason Park Transitions to New Role, Alan Ellingson Takes Over

DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) announced Monday that CFO Jason Park is moving to another role within the gaming company. Senior Vice President of Finance and Analytics Alan Ellingson will assume the top financial job at the...

Written by Todd Shriber
Sports Betting Commercials May Be Eliminated by Louisiana Lawmaker Initiative
March 18, 2024

Sports Betting Commercials May Be Eliminated by Louisiana Lawmaker Initiative

Louisiana State Rep. Shaun Mena (D-Mid-City) recently introduced legislation that, if passed, would halt advertisements from online sportsbook operators in the state. House Bill 727 (HB 727) seeks to ban operators of fantasy sports contests...

Written by Todd Shriber
Golden Entertainment Seen as Golden Opportunity Among Casino Stocks
March 18, 2024

Golden Entertainment Seen as Golden Opportunity Among Casino Stocks

Shares of Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ: GDEN) are off 15.15% year-to-date, and the stock labors 25% below its 52-week high. But some analysts remain bullish on the name. That group includes Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas,...

Written by Todd Shriber
Standard General Pledges to Complete Chicago Casino if it Buys Bally’s
March 15, 2024

Standard General Pledges to Complete Chicago Casino if it Buys Bally’s

Standard General said it will live up to Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) commitment to build a $1.1 billion casino hotel in Chicago should the regional gaming company accept the hedge fund’s acquisition offer. On Monday, Standard...

Written by Todd Shriber
MGM Open to Casino Opportunities in Thailand, UAE, Says CEO Bill Hornbuckle
March 15, 2024

MGM Open to Casino Opportunities in Thailand, UAE, Says CEO Bill Hornbuckle

The United Arab Emirates is a “fascinating” jurisdiction, and Thailand could be a market that MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) eventually pursues, according to CEO Bill Hornbuckle. He made remarks to that effect Thursday at...

Written by Todd Shriber
FanDuel Hailed as Catalyst for Flutter Stock
March 14, 2024

FanDuel Hailed as Catalyst for Flutter Stock

FanDuel is viewed as a primary catalyst for Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) stock, which recently debuted on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). That’s the opinion of JPMorgan analyst Estelle Weingrod, who in a new...

Written by Todd Shriber
Thai Policymakers Inch Closer to Considering Casino Legislation
March 13, 2024

Thai Policymakers Inch Closer to Considering Casino Legislation

The possibility that Thailand will eventually be home to casino resorts is inching closer to reality. That's amid speculation that the House of Representatives studying the issue could submit a report to parliament as soon...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Could Benefit from AI Productivity Gains
March 13, 2024

DraftKings Could Benefit from AI Productivity Gains

One of the primary selling points of artificial intelligence (AI) at the corporate level is that the disruptive technology can boost productivity, potentially leading to higher profitability. DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) is a prime example of...

Written by Todd Shriber
Bally’s Should Accept Standard General Takeover, but Probably Won’t, Says Analyst
March 13, 2024

Bally’s Should Accept Standard General Takeover, but Probably Won’t, Says Analyst

Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) should accept the $15 per share acquisition bid floated Monday by Standard General, but the regional casino operator is unlikely to do so, according to an analyst. That’s the view of Wells...

Written by Todd Shriber