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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 Drilled, as Trio of Analysts Lower Price Targets
May 10, 2021

DraftKings Drilled, as Trio of Analysts Lower Price Targets

DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) stock is extending what's now a precipitous decline, as at least three analysts today trimmed price forecasts on the sportsbook operator. In early trading Monday, shares of the daily fantasy sports (DFS) provider...

Written by Todd Shriber
Red Rock Resorts Palms Sale Credit Positive, But No Ratings Upgrade Yet, Says Moody’s
May 10, 2021

Red Rock Resorts Palms Sale Credit Positive, But No Ratings Upgrade Yet, Says Moody’s

Last week, Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRR) announced the $650 million sale of Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. The move is lauded by Moody's Investors Service....

Written by Todd Shriber
Apollo Lack of Sportsbook Experience Could Be Hurdle in Tabcorp Bid, Say Analysts
May 9, 2021

Apollo Lack of Sportsbook Experience Could Be Hurdle in Tabcorp Bid, Say Analysts

Last week, Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) upped its bid for Tabcorp’s betting and media businesses to $3.1 billion. But some analysts believe the private equity firm's dearth of direct sportsbook operational experience could hinder its...

Written by Todd Shriber
Penn National Analysts Rush to Defend Stock as Slump Intensifies
May 7, 2021

Penn National Analysts Rush to Defend Stock as Slump Intensifies

On Thursday, Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN) reported better-than-expected first-quarter results, but the stock tumbled more than eight percent. That extends a now-lengthy slide that's seen the regional casino operator shed 18 percent over the past...

Written by Todd Shriber
Sportradar, SPAC Suitor Lengthen Acquisition Time Line
May 6, 2021

Sportradar, SPAC Suitor Lengthen Acquisition Time Line

Sportradar and Horizon Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: HZON) are reportedly extending negotiations to bring the deal across the finish line. Horizon is the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) looking to merge with the betting data...

Written by Todd Shriber
Apollo Makes $3.1 Billion Offer for Tabcorp Assets, Topping Entain Bid
May 6, 2021

Apollo Makes $3.1 Billion Offer for Tabcorp Assets, Topping Entain Bid

Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) is making another run at Tabcorp’s betting and media businesses. It is offering nearly $3.1 billion for the Australian company's sought-after assets, while topping a recently revised bid of $2.7 billion...

Written by Todd Shriber
ARK Buys Another Seven Million Skillz Shares in Just Three Days
May 5, 2021

ARK Buys Another Seven Million Skillz Shares in Just Three Days

It's in a now-lengthy slump. But Skillz (NYSE:SKLZ) stock has friends in high places -- namely, Cathie Wood's ARK Investment Management. In just the past three trading days, the New York-based money manager and exchange...

Written by Todd Shriber
Scientific Games Reportedly Considering Australia IPO to Cut Debt
May 5, 2021

Scientific Games Reportedly Considering Australia IPO to Cut Debt

Gaming equipment manufacturer Scientific Games (NASDAQ:SGMS) may be weighing an initial public offering (IPO) on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) as an avenue for trimming a massive debt burden. The Las Vegas-based company reportedly engaged...

Written by Todd Shriber
Caesars Stock Soars on Vegas Recovery, Analysts Rush to Boost Price Targets
May 5, 2021

Caesars Stock Soars on Vegas Recovery, Analysts Rush to Boost Price Targets

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) stock is higher by six percent in early trading Wednesday, a day after the gaming company delivered a blistering first-quarter earnings report -- one including commentary that Las Vegas is roaring back...

Written by Todd Shriber
Skillz Ups 2021 Revenue Guidance, Hits Back at Short Reports on Earnings Call
May 4, 2021

Skillz Ups 2021 Revenue Guidance, Hits Back at Short Reports on Earnings Call

Skillz Inc. (NYSE:SKLZ) raised its 2021 revenue forecast Tuesday, announced a new chief financial officer (CFO), and finally hit back at recent bearish reports against the gaming company. But the shares fell in after-hours trading....

Written by Todd Shriber