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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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5750 stories by Todd Shriber

Fitch Affirms MGM Credit Grade of BB-, Three Notches Into Junk Territory
March 17, 2026

Fitch Affirms MGM Credit Grade of BB-, Three Notches Into Junk Territory

The ratings agency continues to rate the casino giant non-investment grade Fitch applies a “stable” outlook to MGM rating Fitch says headwinds remain in Las Vegas MGM Resorts International’s (NYSE: MGM) credit rating was affirmed...

Written by Todd Shriber
Kalshi Hit With Criminal Charges in Arizona, State Says Company Is Operating Illegal Betting
March 17, 2026

Kalshi Hit With Criminal Charges in Arizona, State Says Company Is Operating Illegal Betting

Kalshi sued Arizona last week, state fired back today In a 20-count criminal complaint, the state says Kalshi is operating an illegal wagering platform State also criticized Kalshi for offering election event contracts In a...

Written by Todd Shriber
Five-Minute Bitcoin Trades Equal Gambling, Says Expert
March 17, 2026

Five-Minute Bitcoin Trades Equal Gambling, Says Expert

Five-minute cryptocurrency trades are increasingly popular on Polymarket, other prediction markets Expert says those traders are more akin to gambling, not investing He warns those event contracts could harm crypto credibility Polymarket traders are increasingly...

Written by Todd Shriber
Kalshi Lags DraftKings in Sports Betting Favorability, Says Truist Survey
March 17, 2026

Kalshi Lags DraftKings in Sports Betting Favorability, Says Truist Survey

When they have access to choice, bettors prefer DraftKings sportsbook to Kalshi sports event contracts But when they’re in states where prediction markets are the only option, Kalshi scores well relative to rival prediction markets...

Written by Todd Shriber
JPMorgan Reviews Staff Rules on Prediction Markets Amid Insider Trading Concerns
March 16, 2026

JPMorgan Reviews Staff Rules on Prediction Markets Amid Insider Trading Concerns

The bank is considering implementing policies on how staff interact with prediction markets It’s not clear if the consideration is prompted by insider trading concerns or if outright bans will be unveiled The bank isn’t...

Written by Todd Shriber
Churchill Downs Still a ‘Buy’ Amid Virginia Gaming Expansion Talks
March 16, 2026

Churchill Downs Still a ‘Buy’ Amid Virginia Gaming Expansion Talks

Virginia lawmakers recently passed two gaming expansion bills Churchill Downs, MGM expected to lobby against Fairfax County casino Analyst says Churchill Downs stock is still a “buy” Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) stock is off 23.40%...

Written by Todd Shriber
Betting Data Providers Can Reap Prediction Market Rewards, Says Analyst
March 14, 2026

Betting Data Providers Can Reap Prediction Market Rewards, Says Analyst

Analyst says data providers could benefit regardless of legal outcomes for prediction markets Signs emerging market makers want data offered by the providers NFL looms large While there’s some sentiment in the investment community that...

Written by Todd Shriber
MGM Believes Japan Casino Could Compete with Marina Bay Sands on Profitability
March 14, 2026

MGM Believes Japan Casino Could Compete with Marina Bay Sands on Profitability

Marina Bay Sands, operated by Las Vegas Sands, is the most profitable casino in the world MGM believes its Osaka integrated resort could eventually compete on that level MGM Osaka is expected to open in...

Written by Todd Shriber
Caesars, Brightstar Lottery Among Gaming Industry AI Beneficiaries
March 13, 2026

Caesars, Brightstar Lottery Among Gaming Industry AI Beneficiaries

Analyst sees gaming operators expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI) Casino operators with expansive rewards programs could be beneficiaries Sees potential benefits to lottery and sportsbook operators, too Artificial intelligence (AI) is being embraced across...

Written by Todd Shriber
Caesars Should Seek Takeover Price Above $35, Says Analyst. Another Warns on Regulatory Issues.
March 13, 2026

Caesars Should Seek Takeover Price Above $35, Says Analyst. Another Warns on Regulatory Issues.

Morningstar says Caesars should seek at least a 10% premium to the firm’s $35 fair value estimate Another analyst warned of potential regulatory headwinds if Fertitta wins the takeover tussle Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) should...

Written by Todd Shriber