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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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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
Caesars Tops Wynn on Bank of America Casino Stock List
August 9, 2021

Caesars Tops Wynn on Bank of America Casino Stock List

Bank of America is reconfiguring its ratings on casino equities, and it's moving Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) ahead of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) on the list. In a note to clients today, the bank upgrades the Caesars...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Makes iGaming Splash, Buys Golden Nugget Online Gaming for $1.56B
August 9, 2021

DraftKings Makes iGaming Splash, Buys Golden Nugget Online Gaming for $1.56B

DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) is showing its commitment to the booming internet casino industry. The company announced today that it's acquiring Tilman Fertitta's Golden Nugget Online Gaming (NASDAQ:GNOG) for $1.56 billion in equity. News of the transaction,...

Written by Todd Shriber
Century Casinos Stock Rally Has More Catalysts, Says Analyst
August 7, 2021

Century Casinos Stock Rally Has More Catalysts, Says Analyst

Century Casinos (NASDAQ:CNTY) stock soared 22.12 percent this week after the regional gaming company easily surpassed second-quarter earnings and revenue estimates. That prompted at least one analyst to say there's more upside available with the...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Stock Pops Ahead of Earnings
August 5, 2021

DraftKings Stock Pops Ahead of Earnings

DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) is joining other gaming equities to the upside Thursday. That could be a sign market participants are expecting the company to deliver good news when it reports second-quarter results before the open of...

Written by Todd Shriber
Spruce Point Slams Genius Sports, Predicts Major Stock Downside
August 5, 2021

Spruce Point Slams Genius Sports, Predicts Major Stock Downside

Spruce Point Capital Management, a money manager that specializes in short selling, has published a new report in which it skewers sports betting data provider Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI). It says the company could endure margin...

Written by Todd Shriber
Gaming and Leisure Properties Stock Rallies as Rivals Combine
August 4, 2021

Gaming and Leisure Properties Stock Rallies as Rivals Combine

Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI) stock is among Wednesday's best-performing real estate names. That's after an analyst upgraded the shares and as consolidation comes to its peer group. In a note to clients earlier today,...

Written by Todd Shriber