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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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5664 stories by Todd Shriber

Sportsbook Operators Struggle to Attract Women, Gen Z Clients
June 14, 2023

Sportsbook Operators Struggle to Attract Women, Gen Z Clients

It’s been more than five years since the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), paving the way for sports wagering to reach a broader audience in the US. Data...

Written by Todd Shriber
Antar Amends BetMGM Complaint, Says Company Preyed on Him
June 13, 2023

Antar Amends BetMGM Complaint, Says Company Preyed on Him

In a new filing in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, counsel for Sam Antar amended his lawsuit against BetMGM while reiterating the claims that the operator preyed on his...

Written by Todd Shriber
888 Activists Propose New Management Team with Kenny Alexander as CEO
June 13, 2023

888 Activists Propose New Management Team with Kenny Alexander as CEO

FS Gaming Investments, the group that last week revealed a 6.57% stake in 888 Holdings, is putting forth a new management slate. That includes former GVC CEO Kenny Alexander for the same role at the...

Written by Todd Shriber
MVB Financial Top Bank Bet on iGaming Momentum, Says Analyst
June 12, 2023

MVB Financial Top Bank Bet on iGaming Momentum, Says Analyst

Investors looking to access the growth in iGaming and online sports betting without making direct wagers on gaming companies may have an interesting option to consider in MVB Financial (NASDAQ: MVBF). The West Virginia-based community...

Written by Todd Shriber
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Hires Former Red Rock GM Tricano as President
June 12, 2023

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Hires Former Red Rock GM Tricano as President

Fontainebleau Las Vegas announced Monday that it's hired Mark Tricano as president of the Strip venue, which is slated to open in December. CEO Brett Mufson was serving as president of the property in a...

Written by Todd Shriber
El Cortez Readies Barbie Suite in Advance of Movie
June 11, 2023

El Cortez Readies Barbie Suite in Advance of Movie

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party … at the El Cortez in downtown Las Vegas. The casino hotel’s Jackie Gaughan Suite features a room splashed in the iconic pink color that’s long been a staple...

Written by Todd Shriber
Penn Entertainment Sentiment Might Not Get Much Worse
June 9, 2023

Penn Entertainment Sentiment Might Not Get Much Worse

While casino stocks, including those of some regional operators, are performing admirably in 2023, the opposite is true of Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN). Shares of the largest regional casino operator are down 11.78% year-to-date, while...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings, Genius Sports Seen as North Carolina Sports Betting Winners
June 8, 2023

DraftKings, Genius Sports Seen as North Carolina Sports Betting Winners

To the delight of the sports wagering industry and some in the investment community, North Carolina’s General Assembly passed mobile sports betting legislation on Wednesday. Gov. Roy Cooper (D) will sign the bill into law,...

Written by Todd Shriber
SciPlay Board Forms Committee to Evaluate Light & Wonder Takeover Bid
June 8, 2023

SciPlay Board Forms Committee to Evaluate Light & Wonder Takeover Bid

SciPlay (NASDAQ: SCPL) announced Thursday that its board of directors has formed a special committee to consider Light & Wonder’s (NASDAQ: LNW) recently revealed offer. The bid seeks to  acquire the 17% of the social...

Written by Todd Shriber
Playtika Rallies on Rumored Interest of Private Equity Firms
June 8, 2023

Playtika Rallies on Rumored Interest of Private Equity Firms

Shares of mobile games developer Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK) surged Thursday. That's following a report indicating at least two private equity firms are considering a takeover of the gaming company. Dealreporter reported Thursday that Advent International...

Written by Todd Shriber