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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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Gaming and Leisure Properties Boosts Dividend, Unveils Special Payout
February 23, 2023

Gaming and Leisure Properties Boosts Dividend, Unveils Special Payout

Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI) today announced that it is increasing its quarterly dividend while unveiling a special payout. The casino landlord raised its quarterly payout to 72 cents a share from 70 cents and...

Written by Todd Shriber
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Pares DraftKings Stake
February 23, 2023

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Pares DraftKings Stake

One of the largest institutional investors in DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) stock reduced its exposure to shares of the online sportsbook operator. On Wednesday, Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management sold 207,747 shares of the gaming company...

Written by Todd Shriber
Sands Board Departure Highlights Controlled Company Status
February 22, 2023

Sands Board Departure Highlights Controlled Company Status

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced the departure of Yibing Mao from its board of directors, leaving the board short of independent members. Mao had been a director at the gaming company since July 2021...

Written by Todd Shriber
MGM First Casino Company to Sign Onto UN CEO Water Mandate
February 22, 2023

MGM First Casino Company to Sign Onto UN CEO Water Mandate

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced that it's the first casino operator to join the United Nations’ (UN) CEO Water Mandate -- a collection of multinational companies working to address water shortages and related issues....

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Could Buy Caesars Out of ESPN Deal Says EKG
February 22, 2023

DraftKings Could Buy Caesars Out of ESPN Deal Says EKG

It’s been nearly three years since Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) and DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) each announced separate multiyear agreements with ESPN. Now, it’s possible DraftKings will expand that relationship, potentially buying out the casino operator...

Written by Todd Shriber
Caesars Digital Loss Narrows, Casino Outlook Sturdy
February 21, 2023

Caesars Digital Loss Narrows, Casino Outlook Sturdy

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) delivered fourth-quarter results after the close of US markets Tuesday, highlighting a narrower loss in its digital business and strength at its land-based casinos. The Harrah’s operator reported a fourth-quarter loss...

Written by Todd Shriber
Macau Concessionaires Flirt with Credit Upgrades
February 21, 2023

Macau Concessionaires Flirt with Credit Upgrades

No debt issued by Macau concessionaires currently carries investment-grade ratings and the credit outlook across the group is widely viewed as “negative” by ratings agencies, but it is possible that the operators could be drawing...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Momentum is There, Caution Warranted, Says Analyst
February 21, 2023

DraftKings Momentum is There, Caution Warranted, Says Analyst

There’s no denying investors were enthusiastic about the 2023 outlook revealed last week by DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG). It sparked one of the best intraday performances on record by the stock. But at least one analyst...

Written by Todd Shriber
Sands China Racing to Macau Premium Mass Lead
February 21, 2023

Sands China Racing to Macau Premium Mass Lead

Sands China is establishing a leading market position among premium mass bettors in Macau, according to a recent survey by Citigroup analysts. Premium mass is the segment above the mass market and below VIPs or...

Written by Todd Shriber
Penn Entertainment Completes Barstool Buy
February 17, 2023

Penn Entertainment Completes Barstool Buy

Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) completed its acquisition of Barstool Sports, acquiring the 64% of David Portnoy’s sports and entertainment media outlet it didn’t previously own for $388 million. The casino operator put the finishing touches...

Written by Todd Shriber