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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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Caesars Among Biggest NFL Sponsorship Spenders
February 9, 2023

Caesars Among Biggest NFL Sponsorship Spenders

The NFL hauled in $1.88 billion in sponsorship revenue last year with gaming/wagering ranking as one of the top categories. In that group, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) led the way. During the 2022 season, which...

Written by Todd Shriber
MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle Puts Kibosh on Revisiting Entain Bid
February 9, 2023

MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle Puts Kibosh on Revisiting Entain Bid

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is unlikely to revisit a takeover bid for Entain Plc (OTC: GMVHY) -- its partner in the BetMGM business. MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle made comments to that effect on the...

Written by Todd Shriber
MGM Tops Las Vegas Records, Unveils New $2B Share Buyback Plan
February 8, 2023

MGM Tops Las Vegas Records, Unveils New $2B Share Buyback Plan

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced Wednesday that its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring or rent costs (EBITDAR), and revenue set new records in Las Vegas and throughout its...

Written by Todd Shriber
Caesars Unveils Rewards Travel Bundle
February 8, 2023

Caesars Unveils Rewards Travel Bundle

Caesars Entertainment announced Wednesday the debut of the Caesars Rewards Travel Bundle, which will allow members of the gaming company’s loyalty program to access one-stop travel booking. With the debut of the travel bundle, customers...

Written by Todd Shriber
Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts Among Politicians’ Favorite Stocks
February 8, 2023

Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts Among Politicians’ Favorite Stocks

Politicians from both parties are active participants in financial markets and gaming stocks. Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) and Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN), are among their favorite holdings. Two exchange traded funds (ETFs) that debuted...

Written by Todd Shriber
Tilman Fertitta Says Texas Casinos Are Long Shots
February 8, 2023

Tilman Fertitta Says Texas Casinos Are Long Shots

Some key politicians, including Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), are warming to the idea of casinos in Texas. But Tilman Fertitta believes the endeavor faces long odds. While Abbott has moved from being stridently opposed to...

Written by Todd Shriber
IGT, Light & Wonder Could Be Gaming Tech Stock Stars
February 7, 2023

IGT, Light & Wonder Could Be Gaming Tech Stock Stars

Fourth-quarter earnings reports from gaming technology providers will soon arrive. That has some analysts anticipating good news from the industry. In a new report to clients, Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial highlighted several slot machine manufacturers,...

Written by Todd Shriber
Texas Sports Betting Supported by Key Republican
February 6, 2023

Texas Sports Betting Supported by Key Republican

The effort to bring mobile sports wagering to Texas has the support of a key Republican state senator. On Monday, State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) introduced Senate Bill  715 (SB 715) and Senate Joint Resolution...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Among ARKK ETF Holdings with Big Upside Potential
February 6, 2023

DraftKings Among ARKK ETF Holdings with Big Upside Potential

Following a brutal 2022 in which it lost two-thirds of its value, the famed ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA: ARKK) is on the mend in early 2023, surging 35.32% since the start of the year. There...

Written by Todd Shriber
PlayAGS Announces Internet Slot Deal with DraftKings Casino
February 6, 2023

PlayAGS Announces Internet Slot Deal with DraftKings Casino

Gaming device manufacturer PlayAGS (NYSE:AGS) announced today it reached an agreement with DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) to supply the gaming company with content for its internet slot offerings. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. But the...

Written by Todd Shriber