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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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5866 stories by Todd Shriber

Canadian Crypto Platform Fraudulently Directed Client Funds to Online Casinos
May 2, 2023

Canadian Crypto Platform Fraudulently Directed Client Funds to Online Casinos

EzBtc, formerly a Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform, allegedly diverted almost $9.6 million (CAD $13 million) in client funds to a pair of internet crypto casinos without their consent. The allegations were revealed Tuesday by the...

Written by Todd Shriber
Portnoy’s Potential Departure Positive for Penn Entertainment Says Analyst
May 2, 2023

Portnoy’s Potential Departure Positive for Penn Entertainment Says Analyst

It’s not guaranteed to happen, but Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy could leave the company in the future, potentially increasing the pool of buyers should Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) opt to sell the business. That’s...

Written by Todd Shriber
Wynn Appoints Thomas Schoen President of UAE Casino-Resort
May 1, 2023

Wynn Appoints Thomas Schoen President of UAE Casino-Resort

Wynn Resorts announced on Monday the appointment of hotel industry veteran Thomas Schoen as president of the operator’s upcoming integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). That appointment arrived just days after the gaming...

Written by Todd Shriber
Wynn Reveals Name, Time Line for UAE $3.9B Casino Resort
April 28, 2023

Wynn Reveals Name, Time Line for UAE $3.9B Casino Resort

Wynn Resorts has announced new details on its upcoming casino resort on Al-Marjan Island in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). At $3.9 billion, the project will cost $1.2 billion more than Wynn Las Vegas, which...

Written by Todd Shriber
PointsBet Says Some Talks on Sale of US Biz are ‘Well Advanced’
April 28, 2023

PointsBet Says Some Talks on Sale of US Biz are ‘Well Advanced’

It’s no secret that PointsBet (OTC: PBTHF) is a takeover target. In a new filing with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the gaming company updated investors on plans to possibly sell its North American operations....

Written by Todd Shriber
Circa Sports Approved for Illinois Betting License, Eyes August Launch
April 27, 2023

Circa Sports Approved for Illinois Betting License, Eyes August Launch

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved Circa Sports on Thursday for a management services provider permit. That puts the sportsbook operator on pace to debut in the state as soon as August. Circa applied for...

Written by Todd Shriber
Genting Selling Miami Land to Local Developer for $1.23B
April 27, 2023

Genting Selling Miami Land to Local Developer for $1.23B

In what could set a record for urban real estate transactions in Florida, Genting Malaysia is poised to sell 16.5 acres of undeveloped real estate along Biscayne Bay for $1.23 billion. SmartCity Miami, a consortium...

Written by Todd Shriber
Flutter Wins Shareholder Support for New York Stock Listing
April 27, 2023

Flutter Wins Shareholder Support for New York Stock Listing

Flutter Entertainment (OTC: PDYPY) investors have overwhelmingly supported a plan by the Irish sportsbook operator to pursue listing its shares in New York. At the gaming company’s annual meeting on Thursday, 99.99% of investors voted...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Readies Sports Streaming Service
April 26, 2023

DraftKings Readies Sports Streaming Service

DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) could be the next entrant into the streaming entertainment wars, as the gaming company is said to be readying a sports streaming service. The service could launch over the next several weeks....

Written by Todd Shriber
Bally’s Temporary Chicago Casino Facing Time Crunch
April 26, 2023

Bally’s Temporary Chicago Casino Facing Time Crunch

Bally’s plans for a temporary casino at the Medinah Temple in the River North section of Chicago is up against a shortening timeline. The gaming company hoped to open the temporary venue, which will serve...

Written by Todd Shriber