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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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MGM Resorts Sells Springfield Casino Real Estate to MGP for $400M
May 12, 2021

MGM Resorts Sells Springfield Casino Real Estate to MGP for $400M

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is selling its MGM Springfield integrated resort to MGM Growth Properties (NYSE:MGP), the gaming company's primary landlord, for $400 million in cash. The deal is a sale-leaseback transaction, which has become...

Written by Todd Shriber
Bally’s Stock Weakness Could Be Long-Awaited Buying Opportunity, Say Analysts
May 11, 2021

Bally’s Stock Weakness Could Be Long-Awaited Buying Opportunity, Say Analysts

Once among the hottest gaming equities, Bally's (NYSE:BALY) is following the broader group lower. That's despite reporting record first-quarter adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). Some analysts are sticking up for the...

Written by Todd Shriber
Wynn Stock Setup Encouraging on Macau, iGaming IPO
May 11, 2021

Wynn Stock Setup Encouraging on Macau, iGaming IPO

On another dismal day for the broader gaming complex, Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) stock is standing out with a modest gain early Tuesday. The operator is winning praise for encouraging Macau results and the decision to...

Written by Todd Shriber
Wynn Interactive Going Public in Deal with Foley SPAC Austerlitz Acquisition
May 10, 2021

Wynn Interactive Going Public in Deal with Foley SPAC Austerlitz Acquisition

Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) said today it's entering an agreement with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Austerlitz Acquisition Corp. I (NYSE:AUS) to bring the gaming operator's interactive unit public. In a deal with estimated post-transaction enterprise...

Written by Todd Shriber
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