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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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MGM Cyber Breach Looks Like ‘Widespread Ransomware Attack’
September 13, 2023

MGM Cyber Breach Looks Like ‘Widespread Ransomware Attack’

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is still dealing with the impact of a large-scale cybersecurity breach. While the casino operator hasn’t commented to this effect, at least one industry insider believes the event has the...

Written by Todd Shriber
Newsday Slams New York Casino Process
September 12, 2023

Newsday Slams New York Casino Process

New York’s slow-moving process to award three downstate casino licenses was derided in a Newsday op-ed, with the media outlet noting an exercise that started as energetic has now turned lethargic. Late last month, the...

Written by Todd Shriber
MGM Must Disclose Ransomware Demand if it Pays One
September 11, 2023

MGM Must Disclose Ransomware Demand if it Pays One

As of late Monday, MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is still grappling with the effects of what appears to be a large-scale cybersecurity breach. Should it become clear that the perpetrators made a ransom demand...

Written by Todd Shriber
Caesars Sportsbook Shows Live Betting Advantage, Says Analyst
September 11, 2023

Caesars Sportsbook Shows Live Betting Advantage, Says Analyst

Pending Monday Night Football tonight, week one of the 2023 NFL season is in the books and Caesars Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: CZR) showed it might be building a technological advantage over rivals. In a note to...

Written by Todd Shriber
Bally’s Buys Trump Bronx Golf Course, Hopes for New York Casino License
September 8, 2023

Bally’s Buys Trump Bronx Golf Course, Hopes for New York Casino License

Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) is reportedly purchasing Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx, NY, in hopes of eventually building a casino on the property. The links is currently owned by the Trump Organization,...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Picks Up Sponsorship of ‘NFL RedZone’
September 8, 2023

DraftKings Picks Up Sponsorship of ‘NFL RedZone’

DraftKings will reportedly become the presenting sponsor of the NFL Network’s  NFL RedZone -- the popular look-in show that allows viewers to watch multiple games at once. Neither the gaming company nor the league made an...

Written by Todd Shriber
MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle Bullish on Las Vegas, Japan, Eyes UAE
September 8, 2023

MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle Bullish on Las Vegas, Japan, Eyes UAE

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) CEO Bill Hornbuckle is bullish on the company’s positioning in Las Vegas, noting the operator stands to benefit from a slew of upcoming marquee events at local arenas and stadiums....

Written by Todd Shriber
Credit Card Spending Trends Could Signal Softness Ahead for Casinos
September 7, 2023

Credit Card Spending Trends Could Signal Softness Ahead for Casinos

Since the start of 2022, a period including a stretch of the highest inflation in 40 years and the highest interest rates in two decades, the casino gaming industry mostly dealt with macroeconomic headwinds with...

Written by Todd Shriber
ESPN Bet Unlikely to Threaten FanDuel, DraftKings Dominance, Says Analyst
September 6, 2023

ESPN Bet Unlikely to Threaten FanDuel, DraftKings Dominance, Says Analyst

In news last month that temporarily rocked the sports wagering landscape, Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) announced it will pay $1.5 billion over 10 years to license the ESPN Bet brand. That's while parting ways with...

Written by Todd Shriber
BetMGM Launches Famed Buffalo Slots on New Jersey Internet Casino
September 6, 2023

BetMGM Launches Famed Buffalo Slots on New Jersey Internet Casino

BetMGM announced the debut of Aristocrat Leisure’s beloved Buffalo on its iGaming platform in New Jersey, making it the first internet casino operator to leverage the famous slot title. Buffalo slots are available for play...

Written by Todd Shriber