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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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5820 stories by Todd Shriber

Disney CEO Bob Iger Lukewarm on Sports Betting
April 13, 2023

Disney CEO Bob Iger Lukewarm on Sports Betting

In his second stint as chief executive officer of ESPN parent Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), Bob Iger appears to accept sports betting is part of the equation for the broadcasting giant. But he wants to...

Written by Todd Shriber
PointsBet Reportedly Exploring US Sale, Bally’s Could Bid
April 13, 2023

PointsBet Reportedly Exploring US Sale, Bally’s Could Bid

PointsBet (OTC: PBTHF) reportedly engaged investment bank Moelis & Co. to explore a sale of its North American operations. It's a sign the company wants to focus on its more profitable Australian business. Both PointsBet...

Written by Todd Shriber
Texas Region Could Benefit from Casinos
April 12, 2023

Texas Region Could Benefit from Casinos

The Texas legislature is considering multiple bills pertaining to casino gaming and sports wagering. While it remains to be seen if any will pass, some economists are already speculating on the potential benefits and drawbacks...

Written by Todd Shriber
Las Vegas Sands Earns Bullish Call in New Coverage
April 12, 2023

Las Vegas Sands Earns Bullish Call in New Coverage

With the Macau recovery proving stronger than many analysts and experts forecast, Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) ranks as one of 2023’s best-performing gaming equities. Its 17% gain is well ahead of major equity benchmarks....

Written by Todd Shriber
MGM Osaka Casino Pitch Likely to Be Confirmed
April 11, 2023

MGM Osaka Casino Pitch Likely to Be Confirmed

In what could be a boon for MGM Resorts International’s (NYSE: MGM) global expansion efforts, Japanese policymakers appear poised to sign off on the development of a casino resort in Osaka. Various Japanese media outlets...

Written by Todd Shriber
MGM, Sands, Wynn Shares Could Get New York Casino Boost, Says Analyst
April 11, 2023

MGM, Sands, Wynn Shares Could Get New York Casino Boost, Says Analyst

The competition for three downstate casino licenses in New York is a long way from being decided. But one analyst is already forecasting potentially significant share price impacts for three contenders. In a note to...

Written by Todd Shriber
Everi Buying Select Video King Assets for $59M
April 11, 2023

Everi Buying Select Video King Assets for $59M

Everi Holdings (NYSE: EVRI) announced Tuesday it's acquiring certain assets of Video King for $59 million. It's a deal the buyer says will be immediately accretive to cash flow and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes,...

Written by Todd Shriber
Wynn Resorts Earns Price Target Boost on Macau Rebound
April 10, 2023

Wynn Resorts Earns Price Target Boost on Macau Rebound

Shares of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN traded modestly higher Monday after a sell-side analyst lifted his price target on the stock, citing a strong rebound in Macau gross gaming revenue (GGR). In a note to...

Written by Todd Shriber
Playtika Could Be Target of Private Equity Firms
April 10, 2023

Playtika Could Be Target of Private Equity Firms

Shares of mobile games developer Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK) jumped 1.97% Monday on volume that was nearly quadruple the daily average amid speculation that private equity companies could be eyeing the Israeli firm as a takeover...

Written by Todd Shriber
Cal Neva, Former Haunt of Sinatra’s Rat Pack, Sold to Real Estate Developer
April 7, 2023

Cal Neva, Former Haunt of Sinatra’s Rat Pack, Sold to Real Estate Developer

The history-rich Cal Neva Resort and Casino was sold to a Denver-based real estate developer for an undisclosed sum. The Lake Tahoe property, which derives its name from residing along the California-Nevada border, opened in...

Written by Todd Shriber