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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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Mystery Sportsbook Operator Considering Nashville as US Home
April 26, 2023

Mystery Sportsbook Operator Considering Nashville as US Home

An unidentified sports betting company is mulling Nashville as its US headquarters, and could bring as many as 800 jobs to Tennessee’s capital city. The Nashville Business Journal reported the mystery sportsbook operator is mulling...

Written by Todd Shriber
Boyd Backed by Wall Street Amid Strong Q1 Results, Eyes Downtown Vegas Strength
April 26, 2023

Boyd Backed by Wall Street Amid Strong Q1 Results, Eyes Downtown Vegas Strength

Supported by the strength of its downtown Las Vegas venues, Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) easily topped first-quarter estimates, sparking a fresh round of bullish commentary from Wall Street analysts in the process. The Fremont Casino...

Written by Todd Shriber
Churchill Downs Readies 2-for-1 Share Split
April 25, 2023

Churchill Downs Readies 2-for-1 Share Split

Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) announced today it will split its stock on a 2-for-1 basis. The transaction, which was approved by the gaming company’s board of directors, pertains to shareholders of record as of May...

Written by Todd Shriber
Yahoo Boosts Social Gaming Presence with Wagr Buy
April 25, 2023

Yahoo Boosts Social Gaming Presence with Wagr Buy

In an effort to further solidify its already expansive fantasy sports footprint and potentially expand further into sports wagering, Yahoo announced Tuesday it's acquiring Wagr, a peer-to-peer sports betting app. Financial terms of the transaction,...

Written by Todd Shriber
Penn Entertainment Revamps Loyalty Program
April 24, 2023

Penn Entertainment Revamps Loyalty Program

Penn Entertainment is altering its customer loyalty platform, replacing the mychoice program with PENN Play to reflect the regional casino operator’s evolving business mix. The program has 26 million members, according to the Pennsylvania-based gaming...

Written by Todd Shriber
A’s Vegas Move Seen Lifting Local Casinos More Than Strip Rivals
April 21, 2023

A’s Vegas Move Seen Lifting Local Casinos More Than Strip Rivals

The Oakland Athletics are on their way to Las Vegas, and that move will likely benefit local casino operators more than Strip counterparts. That’s the thesis of CBRE analyst John DeCree, who in a new...

Written by Todd Shriber
GAN Procures Needed Refinancing, Slashing Interest Expenses
April 20, 2023

GAN Procures Needed Refinancing, Slashing Interest Expenses

Gaming technology provider GAN Ltd. (NASDAQ: GAN) landed much-needed refinancing with some creditors -- moves that will enable the battered firm to realize significant savings on annual interest expenses. GAN creditor Beach Point Capital is...

Written by Todd Shriber
Oakland A’s, Red Rock Resorts Close to Las Vegas MLB Stadium Pact
April 20, 2023

Oakland A’s, Red Rock Resorts Close to Las Vegas MLB Stadium Pact

The Oakland Athletics and Red Rock Resorts are reportedly nearing an accord. That would pave the way for the construction of a $1 billion baseball stadium in Las Vegas near Allegiant Stadium. The Nevada Independent...

Written by Todd Shriber
Monarch Casino & Resort Q1 Results Solid, Analyst Sees Upside Catalysts
April 19, 2023

Monarch Casino & Resort Q1 Results Solid, Analyst Sees Upside Catalysts

Despite weather challenges in Reno, Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ: MCRI) posted strong first-quarter financial results, prompting at least one analyst to highlight positives in the regional casino operator’s story. The Atlantis Reno operator reported...

Written by Todd Shriber
Fanatics Sportsbook Could Be Live in 12-15 States by Start of 2023 Football Season
April 19, 2023

Fanatics Sportsbook Could Be Live in 12-15 States by Start of 2023 Football Season

Newly minted Fanatics Sportsbook could be live in as many as 15 states by the start of the 2023 football season, according to founder and CEO Michael Rubin. He made those remarks earlier today at...

Written by Todd Shriber