Casino.org logo Main menu

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.

Avatar photo

Financial Reporter

Expert since 2019

5723 stories by Todd Shriber

Ohio, Profitability Among Investors’ 2023 Concerns Regarding Sports Betting Stocks
January 1, 2023

Ohio, Profitability Among Investors’ 2023 Concerns Regarding Sports Betting Stocks

Today’s long-awaited launch of mobile sports wagering in Ohio and operators’ trek to profitability are among the marquee issues investors will be eyeing in 2023 when it comes to sports betting stocks. Ohio’s entry into...

Written by Todd Shriber
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Adds $1.5 Million in DraftKings Stock
December 30, 2022

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Adds $1.5 Million in DraftKings Stock

Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management remains bullish on DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) stock, having added nearly 137,000 shares of the tumbling equity on Dec. 29. That purchase was valued at approximately $1.5 million based on the gaming...

Written by Todd Shriber
Gaming Stocks Among Culprits in 2022 Consumer Discretionary Weakness
December 29, 2022

Gaming Stocks Among Culprits in 2022 Consumer Discretionary Weakness

Broadly speaking, 2022 was a rough year for gaming stocks, and much of that was attributable to those equities’ residence in the consumer discretionary sector. Entering Wednesday, the consumer cyclical sector accounted for 23% of...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Could Be 2023 Small Stock Winner
December 29, 2022

DraftKings Could Be 2023 Small Stock Winner

Entering Thursday, DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) stock was saddled with a 2022 loss of 59.77%, which dragged its market capitalization down to $4.99 billion. That’s at the lower end of mid-cap territory and a far cry...

Written by Todd Shriber
Harrah’s New Orleans Enhancements to Accelerate in Early 2023
December 28, 2022

Harrah’s New Orleans Enhancements to Accelerate in Early 2023

Caesars Entertainment commenced a $325 million renovation of Harrah’s New Orleans in January 2021, and the operator said that effort will accelerate next month. Some of the more visible alterations to the lone casino-hotel in...

Written by Todd Shriber
Elys Game Technology Says Markets Aren’t Giving Stock Adequate Appreciation
December 28, 2022

Elys Game Technology Says Markets Aren’t Giving Stock Adequate Appreciation

Elys Game Technology (NASDAQ: ELYS), a gaming technology provider, entered Wednesday’s trading session with a market capitalization of just $7.61 million and a year-to-date loss of 87.79%. But the company says those statistics indicate financial...

Written by Todd Shriber
Macau GGR Could Perk Up as Soon as Early 2023
December 27, 2022

Macau GGR Could Perk Up as Soon as Early 2023

After nearly three years of dashed hopes and disappointments, Macau gross gaming revenue (GGR) could finally swing higher in 2023. That recovery could start almost as soon as the calendar changes to January. In a...

Written by Todd Shriber
Ruffin Didn’t Bid for Mirage Because He Wanted Real Estate, Too
December 23, 2022

Ruffin Didn’t Bid for Mirage Because He Wanted Real Estate, Too

Billionaire Phil Ruffin didn’t make a run at the Mirage when MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) was shopping the casino-resort. That's because he wanted the land, not just the operating rights. The Treasure Island owner made...

Written by Todd Shriber
Casino REITs Could Be ‘Attractive Partners’ for Six Flags Land, Says Investment Manager
December 23, 2022

Casino REITs Could Be ‘Attractive Partners’ for Six Flags Land, Says Investment Manager

Jonathan Litt’s Land & Buildings Investment Management, LLC (L&B) is pushing Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE: SIX) to monetize its property holdings. It notes that casino landlords are among the real estate investment trusts (REITs) that...

Written by Todd Shriber
Sportradar Gains Financial Flexibility Via Loan Prepayment
December 22, 2022

Sportradar Gains Financial Flexibility Via Loan Prepayment

Sports betting data provider Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) will enter 2023 with new-found financial flexibility after the company prepaid a nearly $446 million term loan. Not only does that early payment reduce leverage, it strengthens the...

Written by Todd Shriber