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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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Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital Exits Betway SPAC
August 16, 2021

Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital Exits Betway SPAC

Greenlight Capital, the hedge fund run by financier and poker player David Einhorn, sold its stake in special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Sports Entertainment Acquisition Corp. (NYSE:SEAH) in the second quarter. Sports Entertainment is serving...

Written by Todd Shriber
Boyd, Caesars, Red Rock Top JPMorgan Casino Stock List
August 16, 2021

Boyd, Caesars, Red Rock Top JPMorgan Casino Stock List

JPMorgan released a broad look at the gaming industry today, highlighting Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD), Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) and Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR) as its top three ideas among the casino stocks it rates “overweight.” Each...

Written by Todd Shriber
Las Vegas Sands Stock So Bad, It May Actually Be Good, Says Strategist
August 14, 2021

Las Vegas Sands Stock So Bad, It May Actually Be Good, Says Strategist

Down 33 percent year-to-date, Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) stock isn't just one of the worst-performing gaming equities. Residing more than 40 percent below its 52-week high, it's the only member of the S&P 500 with...

Written by Todd Shriber
Yokohama Casino Effort Will Move Ahead with Genting Likely Winner, Says Bank
August 13, 2021

Yokohama Casino Effort Will Move Ahead with Genting Likely Winner, Says Bank

Amid swirling controversy over the fate of a gaming venue in Yokohama, at least one investment bank believes an integrated resort will come to life in Japan's second-largest city. It sees Genting Singapore as the...

Written by Todd Shriber
Bally’s Continues Acquisition Binge in Telescope Deal
August 12, 2021

Bally’s Continues Acquisition Binge in Telescope Deal

Bally's (NYSE:BALY) is continuing its acquisitive ways, announcing earlier today the purchase of Telescope Inc. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Privately held Telescope provides “fan engagement services” for live events, interactive livestreams, and...

Written by Todd Shriber
Entain Forecasts Up To 25% Share of $32B North American iGaming, Sports Betting
August 12, 2021

Entain Forecasts Up To 25% Share of $32B North American iGaming, Sports Betting

Entain Plc (OTC:GMVHY), half owner of the BetMGM business, said at its Investor Day today it's aiming for 20 percent to 25 percent of the North American internet casinos and online sports wagering markets. The...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Nevada Entry Possible Following Golden Nugget Online Acquisition
August 12, 2021

DraftKings Nevada Entry Possible Following Golden Nugget Online Acquisition

DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) could eventually make its long-awaited move into Nevada sports wagering following the purchase of Golden Nugget Online Gaming (NASDAQ:GNOG) announced earlier this week. On Monday, the sportsbook operator said it's acquiring Tilman Fertitta's...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings/Golden Nugget Deal Draws Mostly Positive Response from Analysts
August 11, 2021

DraftKings/Golden Nugget Deal Draws Mostly Positive Response from Analysts

On Monday, DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) announced the acquisition of online casino operator Golden Nugget Online Gaming (NASDAQ:GNOG) for $1.56 billion in equity. It's DraftKings' largest purchase since becoming a freestanding public company in April 2020. It...

Written by Todd Shriber
SciPlay Forms Committee to Consider Scientific Games Takeover Offer
August 11, 2021

SciPlay Forms Committee to Consider Scientific Games Takeover Offer

Social casino developer SciPlay Corp. (NASDAQ:SCPL) said its board of directors formed a special committee to evaluate a takeover offer presented last month by former parent company Scientific Games (NASDAQ:SGMS). On July 15, Scientific Games...

Written by Todd Shriber
FanDuel Has 45% of US Online Sports Betting in Q2, Forecasts 2023 Profit
August 10, 2021

FanDuel Has 45% of US Online Sports Betting in Q2, Forecasts 2023 Profit

Flutter Entertainment (OTC:PDYPY) delivered results for the first half of 2021 today, providing separate data for its US operations for the first time. The numbers affirmed the strength of FanDuel in the US online sports...

Written by Todd Shriber