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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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5638 stories by Todd Shriber

Analyst: Bally’s Inviting More Risk Than Reward With Evoke Deal
April 20, 2026

Analyst: Bally’s Inviting More Risk Than Reward With Evoke Deal

Bally’s confirmed it’s in talks to potentially acquire Evoke Analyst says integration could be a “distraction” Risk-reward “skewed slightly negative” for Bally’s Bally’s has confirmed it is in talks to acquire struggling Evoke (EIHDF), though...

Written by Todd Shriber
Report: Polymarket Eyeing $400M Capital Injection
April 20, 2026

Report: Polymarket Eyeing $400M Capital Injection

The prediction market operator is reportedly in discussion to raise $400 million at a $15 billion valuation That’s below rival Kalshi’s $22 billion estimated value Polymarket recently raised $600 million from Intercontinental Exchange Polymarket, which...

Written by Todd Shriber
Bally’s Reportedly Close to Acquiring William Hill Owner Evoke
April 18, 2026

Bally’s Reportedly Close to Acquiring William Hill Owner Evoke

A deal could be announced in the coming days Evoke is under significant financial duress Bally’s reportedly has preferred bidder status UPDATE: April 20, 7am: Evoke PLC has confirmed it is in discussions with Bally's...

Written by Todd Shriber
VICI Properties in the Crosshairs: Why Activist Investors Are Circling the Gaming REIT
April 17, 2026

VICI Properties in the Crosshairs: Why Activist Investors Are Circling the Gaming REIT

The casino owner is among the stocks appearing on those held by a swap broker Analyst speculates that the broker may be the go-to choice for activists looking to discreetly build positions in various companies...

Written by Todd Shriber
Citadel Signals Interest in Prediction Markets, Excluding Sports Contracts
April 17, 2026

Citadel Signals Interest in Prediction Markets, Excluding Sports Contracts

Global hedge fund says it’s monitoring evolution of prediction markets If it joins the party, it will avoid sports event contracts Citadel sees “real reasons” for institutional traders to use prediction markets One of the...

Written by Todd Shriber
Tribal Leaders Fight Back Against “Illegal” Prediction Markets
April 16, 2026

Tribal Leaders Fight Back Against “Illegal” Prediction Markets

CNIGA Chairman Siva reiterates view that prediction markets threaten tribal sovereignty, are "illegal" and lack oversight IGA Chairman Bean says yes/no exchanges skirt state regulations Bean implies White House may be dragging its heels on...

Written by Todd Shriber
FanDuel Owner Flutter Hit by Major Citi Downgrade
April 16, 2026

FanDuel Owner Flutter Hit by Major Citi Downgrade

Flutter stock now rated by “sell” by Citi Research The research firm also cut its price target on the gaming stock in a big way Analyst says FanDuel Predicts warrants little value Shares of Flutter...

Written by Todd Shriber
Kalshi Expands Commodities Platform With Dedicated Hub
April 15, 2026

Kalshi Expands Commodities Platform With Dedicated Hub

The prediction market is rolling out a dedicated commodities hub Move arrives as commodities are in focus due in part to the Iran war Kalshi is adding derivatives on 10 commodities Against the backdrop of...

Written by Todd Shriber
Analyst: Prediction Markets Pacing to $1 Trillion in Volume by 2030
April 15, 2026

Analyst: Prediction Markets Pacing to $1 Trillion in Volume by 2030

Bernstein sees prediction markets turnover reaching $1 trillion by 2030 Volume on Kalshi, Polymarket this year already topped the 2025 tally Research firm says state legal challenges won’t harm industry growth Prediction market volume is...

Written by Todd Shriber
BetMGM Is No Fan of Prediction Markets
April 14, 2026

BetMGM Is No Fan of Prediction Markets

BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt says prediction markets are behind increased customer acquisition costs He believes bettors that left for yes/no exchanges will eventually return He believes BetMGM offers a better value proposition BetMGM CEO Adam...

Written by Todd Shriber