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Reporter: 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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5402 stories by Todd Shriber

Super Group Stock Has Potential Upside of Nearly 51%, Says Analyst

The once-hot stock has been in a funk this year Super Group could benefit from the World Cup Analyst says markets don’t fully comprehend the Africa opportunity set Super Group (NYSE: SGHC) stock has the makings of a rebound candidate with the...

Todd Shriber March 18, 2026
Nevada Gaming Control Board sports event contracts

61% of Americans Say Prediction Markets Are Gambling

That’s nearly 8x the amount that view event contracts as investing 41% use prediction markets to make money Young men are nearly twice as likely to participate in sports betting and prediction markets as the general public Prediction markets are attempting to...

Todd Shriber March 18, 2026
Nevada Las Vegas unemployment casino

Fitch Affirms MGM Credit Grade of BB-, Three Notches Into Junk Territory

The ratings agency continues to rate the casino giant non-investment grade Fitch applies a “stable” outlook to MGM rating Fitch says headwinds remain in Las Vegas MGM Resorts International’s (NYSE: MGM) credit rating was affirmed at BB- with a “stable” outlook today...

Todd Shriber March 17, 2026
Kris

Kalshi Hit With Criminal Charges in Arizona, State Says Company Is Operating Illegal Betting

Kalshi sued Arizona last week, state fired back today In a 20-count criminal complaint, the state says Kalshi is operating an illegal wagering platform State also criticized Kalshi for offering election event contracts In a wide-ranging 20-count criminal complaint, the state of...

Todd Shriber March 17, 2026

Five-Minute Bitcoin Trades Equal Gambling, Says Expert

Five-minute cryptocurrency trades are increasingly popular on Polymarket, other prediction markets Expert says those traders are more akin to gambling, not investing He warns those event contracts could harm crypto credibility Polymarket traders are increasingly embracing ultra-short-term cryptocurrency trades, but at least...

Todd Shriber March 17, 2026
DraftKings, problem gambling, online sports betting, New Jersey lawsuit, gambling addiction

Kalshi Lags DraftKings in Sports Betting Favorability, Says Truist Survey

When they have access to choice, bettors prefer DraftKings sportsbook to Kalshi sports event contracts But when they’re in states where prediction markets are the only option, Kalshi scores well relative to rival prediction markets Most prediction market users have college degrees,...

Todd Shriber March 17, 2026

JPMorgan Reviews Staff Rules on Prediction Markets Amid Insider Trading Concerns

The bank is considering implementing policies on how staff interact with prediction markets It’s not clear if the consideration is prompted by insider trading concerns or if outright bans will be unveiled The bank isn’t considering a prediction markets entry of its...

Todd Shriber March 16, 2026
Churchill Downs Virginia HHR Roseshire

Churchill Downs Still a ‘Buy’ Amid Virginia Gaming Expansion Talks

Virginia lawmakers recently passed two gaming expansion bills Churchill Downs, MGM expected to lobby against Fairfax County casino Analyst says Churchill Downs stock is still a “buy” Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) stock is off 23.40% year-to-date and some of that weakness is...

Todd Shriber March 16, 2026
National Council on Problem Gambling prediction markets

Betting Data Providers Can Reap Prediction Market Rewards, Says Analyst

Analyst says data providers could benefit regardless of legal outcomes for prediction markets Signs emerging market makers want data offered by the providers NFL looms large While there’s some sentiment in the investment community that prediction markets are partially to blame for...

Todd Shriber March 14, 2026
MGM Osaka Japan casino gambling

MGM Believes Japan Casino Could Compete with Marina Bay Sands on Profitability

Marina Bay Sands, operated by Las Vegas Sands, is the most profitable casino in the world MGM believes its Osaka integrated resort could eventually compete on that level MGM Osaka is expected to open in 2030 Executives from MGM Resorts International (NYSE:...

Todd Shriber March 14, 2026