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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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5723 stories by Todd Shriber

Tilman Fertitta Hasn’t Made Call on Strip Casino Plans, Seeks Golden Nugget Holding Company
March 9, 2023

Tilman Fertitta Hasn’t Made Call on Strip Casino Plans, Seeks Golden Nugget Holding Company

Tilman Fertitta reportedly hasn’t decided to move forward with plans to build an integrated resort on 6.2 acres of land at Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue that he acquired last year for $270 million....

Written by Todd Shriber
WWE Seeking Colorado, Michigan Sports Wagering Entry
March 8, 2023

WWE Seeking Colorado, Michigan Sports Wagering Entry

The WWE is reportedly in discussions with gaming regulators in Colorado and Michigan regarding possibly adding the company’s scripted wrestling matches to the menu of sports wagering offerings in those states. CNBC broke the news...

Written by Todd Shriber
Caesars Could Bid for Flutter Following UK Whitepaper Release
March 8, 2023

Caesars Could Bid for Flutter Following UK Whitepaper Release

The upcoming release of the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) widely anticipated white paper could stoke a fresh round of consolidation activity in the industry. UK-based firms, including behemoth Flutter Entertainment (OTC: PDYPY), could be potential...

Written by Todd Shriber
Affinity Interactive Unloads Rail City Casino to Truckee Gaming
March 8, 2023

Affinity Interactive Unloads Rail City Casino to Truckee Gaming

Affinity Interactive announced Wednesday that it's selling Rail City Casino in Sparks, Nev. to affiliates of Truckee Gaming, LLC. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Rail City Casino has a 24,000-square-foot casino featuring nearly...

Written by Todd Shriber
Former Casino Queen Employees Score Legal Win in Director Stock Suit
March 8, 2023

Former Casino Queen Employees Score Legal Win in Director Stock Suit

Former workers of Casino Queen Inc. notched a legal victory earlier this week. That's when the US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois rejected a motion to dismiss a suit brought by ex-staffers....

Written by Todd Shriber
FanDuel Prioritizing Internet Casino Improvements
March 8, 2023

FanDuel Prioritizing Internet Casino Improvements

FanDuel is the dominant US online sportsbook operator. So much so that its market share eclipses its two nearest rivals combined, but if the company has an area for improvement, it’s with its online casino...

Written by Todd Shriber
Full House Sees Circa Sports Making Illinois Debut in a ‘Few Months’
March 8, 2023

Full House Sees Circa Sports Making Illinois Debut in a ‘Few Months’

Full House Resorts (NASDAQ: FLL) delivered fourth-quarter results late Tuesday, providing investors with an update on the launch of its temporary gaming venue in Waukegan, Ill. That included commentary regarding when Circa Sports will debut...

Written by Todd Shriber
PointsBet, Rush Street Interactive Considered Takeover Targets
March 7, 2023

PointsBet, Rush Street Interactive Considered Takeover Targets

Amid expectations that 2023 could be a year of significant consolidation activity in the sports wagering industry, PointsBet (OTC: PBTHF) and Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) remain potential takeover targets, according to market observers. Both...

Written by Todd Shriber
MGM, Wynn Could Be Hampered by High Leverage in Recession
March 7, 2023

MGM, Wynn Could Be Hampered by High Leverage in Recession

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) are among the companies with high debt burdens that could be vulnerable in a recession. Recession fears are front-and-center for Corporate America and investors because...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Earns Upgrade as Analyst Sees Attractive Earnings Potential
March 7, 2023

DraftKings Earns Upgrade as Analyst Sees Attractive Earnings Potential

On what’s shaping up to be a rough day for equities, DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) stock is standing out in a positive fashion after an analyst upgraded shares of the sportsbook operator. In a note to...

Written by Todd Shriber