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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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Golden Entertainment Stock Still Has Plenty of Shine, Says Analyst
October 8, 2021

Golden Entertainment Stock Still Has Plenty of Shine, Says Analyst

Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN) stock is up a staggering 159 percent year-to-date. But that doesn't mean upside from here is capped, as at least one sell-side analyst sees the shares further appreciating. In a note to...

Written by Todd Shriber
iGaming Will See More Mergers and Acquisitions Coming, Says Analyst
October 7, 2021

iGaming Will See More Mergers and Acquisitions Coming, Says Analyst

The pace of mergers and acquisitions activity in the gaming industry is brisk this year. Analysts expect that to continue, with the digital realm likely be an epicenter of consolidation. At the industry level, sports...

Written by Todd Shriber
Bill Hornbuckle Voices View on DraftKings/Entain Situation, Open to BetMGM Majority Stake
October 6, 2021

Bill Hornbuckle Voices View on DraftKings/Entain Situation, Open to BetMGM Majority Stake

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) Bill Hornbuckle is making clear his company's outlook on DraftKings' (NASDAQ:DKNG) attempt to acquire Entain Plc (OTC:GMVHY) -- MGM's partner in the BetMGM venture. While noting MGM has “a great relationship”...

Written by Todd Shriber
VICI Properties Stock Slump Presents Buying Opportunity, Says Analyst
October 6, 2021

VICI Properties Stock Slump Presents Buying Opportunity, Says Analyst

VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI) stock is off almost 10 percent over the past month. But that slide could present investors with an opportunity to get involved with shares of the casino landlord, according to one analyst....

Written by Todd Shriber
Esports Technologies Stock Volatile Following $75.9M Acquisition
October 1, 2021

Esports Technologies Stock Volatile Following $75.9M Acquisition

It's not often that acquisitions valued at less than $76 million create massive turbulence in a stock. But shares of Esports Technologies (NASDAQ:EBET) are all over the map today, after the company said it's buying...

Written by Todd Shriber
Portnoy Thought Penn Would Win Cosmo, Implies Bidding Process Wasn’t Fair
September 30, 2021

Portnoy Thought Penn Would Win Cosmo, Implies Bidding Process Wasn’t Fair

Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy was fairly certain Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN) would emerge victorious in bidding for the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. But now he says the process to gain control of the plush Strip...

Written by Todd Shriber
Scientific Games OpenBet Sale Credit Positive, Says Moody’s
September 30, 2021

Scientific Games OpenBet Sale Credit Positive, Says Moody’s

On Monday, Scientific Games (NASDAQ:SGMS) announced the sale of its OpenBet sports wagering business to Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EDR.). The business went for $1.2 billion in cash and stock, a move deemed beneficial to...

Written by Todd Shriber
Caesars Surprise: Company Joins Clairvest in Pursuing Japan Casino License
September 29, 2021

Caesars Surprise: Company Joins Clairvest in Pursuing Japan Casino License

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) pulled a surprise Wednesday, announcing it's joining Clairvest Neem Ventures K.K.'s consortium. That group's seeking to bring an integrated resort to Wakayama, Japan. Clairvest Neem Ventures is a unit of Canadian private...

Written by Todd Shriber
Hard Rock International Could Be Back in Greece Casino Plan
September 29, 2021

Hard Rock International Could Be Back in Greece Casino Plan

After being rejected last year by the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) in its bid to bring an integrated resort to Greece, Hard Rock International could be back in the mix. GEK Terna, the Greek company...

Written by Todd Shriber
American Funds Ratchets Up Kindred Group Exposure
September 29, 2021

American Funds Ratchets Up Kindred Group Exposure

Kindred Group, the Swedish online gaming operator, said Capital Group owns 10.53 percent of its shares and voting rights as of Sept. 24. The owner of the 32Red, Bingo.com, Otto Casino, and Unibet brands, among...

Written by Todd Shriber