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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

Las Vegas Casino Market Not Saturated Yet, Says Analyst
March 23, 2023

Las Vegas Casino Market Not Saturated Yet, Says Analyst

There’s no shortage of casinos in Las Vegas, and the US gaming hub can handle upcoming additions to the supply. But Sin City could be headed for an extended period in which no new gaming...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Opens Las Vegas Office, Still Not Booking Bets in Nevada
March 22, 2023

DraftKings Opens Las Vegas Office, Still Not Booking Bets in Nevada

DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) opened its Las Vegas office on Wednesday. It's the sportsbook operator’s second-largest domestic outpost after its Boston headquarters. The 90,000-square-foot space, located at Matter Real Estate Group’s mixed-use UnCommons, will eventually be...

Written by Todd Shriber
‘March Madness’ on Pace for $4.5B Handle, Says Macquarie Analyst
March 22, 2023

‘March Madness’ on Pace for $4.5B Handle, Says Macquarie Analyst

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, known as March Madness, resumes Thursday with half of the Sweet 16 games. Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon estimates the event will generate $4.5 billion in legal handle for North American...

Written by Todd Shriber
Playtika, Angry Birds Maker Rovio Halt Merger Discussions
March 22, 2023

Playtika, Angry Birds Maker Rovio Halt Merger Discussions

Mobile gaming company Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK) and Angry Birds producer Rovio Entertainment announced Wednesday they halted preliminary merger talks. In January, Playtika revealed an increased, all-cash offer for the Finnish company, valuing it a $9.58...

Written by Todd Shriber
Melco Resorts Earnings Tipped to Surge, Moody’s Maintains Negative Outlook
March 21, 2023

Melco Resorts Earnings Tipped to Surge, Moody’s Maintains Negative Outlook

Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ: MLCO) could see its earnings per share surge over the next several years as Macau continues its post-coronavirus rebound. But its credit rating and outlook could remain challenged for some...

Written by Todd Shriber
26 Capital Calls Okada Manila Countersuit ‘Desperate’ Strategy
March 21, 2023

26 Capital Calls Okada Manila Countersuit ‘Desperate’ Strategy

Jason Ader’s 26 Capital Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ADER) called a recent countersuit by the casino’s parent company “desperate.” That's the same blank-check company attempting to bring Okada Manila public in the US. The special purpose...

Written by Todd Shriber
Credit Suisse Collapse Won’t Affect Nagasaki Casino Plans
March 20, 2023

Credit Suisse Collapse Won’t Affect Nagasaki Casino Plans

UBS is acquiring rival Swiss bank Credit Suisse for $3.25 billion in a transaction that some experts say is really a bailout. But it may not harm Nagasaki’s efforts to procure financing for casino-resort plans....

Written by Todd Shriber
Bosworth Departing Role at Helm of Virgin Las Vegas
March 20, 2023

Bosworth Departing Role at Helm of Virgin Las Vegas

Richard “Boz” Bosworth will leave his role as chief executive officer of Virgin Las Vegas at the end of this month. Vital Vegas broke the news Sunday, noting Bosworth has been at the helm of...

Written by Todd Shriber
Flutter Stock Could Be Fantastic Thanks to FanDuel
March 19, 2023

Flutter Stock Could Be Fantastic Thanks to FanDuel

Flutter Entertainment (OTC: PDYPY) is based in Dublin and its stock trades in London. But analysts and professional investors believe the gaming company’s US exposure can support more upside in the shares. The bulk of...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Hit with Class Action Stemming from Plunging NFT Prices
March 17, 2023

DraftKings Hit with Class Action Stemming from Plunging NFT Prices

DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) was slapped with a federal class action lawsuit this week related to tumbling values of the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) offered on the company’s DraftKings Marketplace. An NFT is a unit of data...

Written by Todd Shriber