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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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J&J Gaming Boosts Midwest Footprint in Midwest Amusements Deal
January 15, 2026

J&J Gaming Boosts Midwest Footprint in Midwest Amusements Deal

Distributed gaming operator makes big addition in its home region Midwest Amusements has more than 420 gaming devices across three states Distributed gaming company J&J Gaming said Thursday that it's acquiring Midwest Amusements LLC --...

Written by Todd Shriber
Caesars Stock Trades at Historically Low Valuation, Says Analyst
January 15, 2026

Caesars Stock Trades at Historically Low Valuation, Says Analyst

The downtrodden stock is showing signs of life Analyst says lower-end Las Vegas leisure trends are stabilizing Interest rate cuts could boost the shares Following a dismal showing in 2025, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) stock...

Written by Todd Shriber
Interactive Brokers Sees 2026 Elections Boosting Prediction Markets
January 14, 2026

Interactive Brokers Sees 2026 Elections Boosting Prediction Markets

Brokerage house runs the popular ForecastEx prediction market. Company sees another boom sparked by 2026 midterm elections. Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ: IBKR), the company behind the ForecastEx prediction market, believes 2026 midterm elections will drive increased...

Written by Todd Shriber
Prediction Markets Have Sports Pricing Problems
January 14, 2026

Prediction Markets Have Sports Pricing Problems

A new report suggests prediction markets aren’t offering bettors improved prospects relative to what they get at standard sportsbooks Bettors’ effective costs are higher on most prediction markets Point was widely discussed over the course...

Written by Todd Shriber
Playtika to Cut Staff by 15%, Incur Charges up to $15 Million
January 14, 2026

Playtika to Cut Staff by 15%, Incur Charges up to $15 Million

Mobile gaming company says it will slash staff by 15% Expects to reinvest cost savings in growth initiatives Shares of Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK) traded lower early Wednesday after the mobile gaming company said it will...

Written by Todd Shriber
Two Former Congressmen Join Prediction Markets Lobbying Group
January 13, 2026

Two Former Congressmen Join Prediction Markets Lobbying Group

Democrat Patrick Maloney joining as president and CEO Republican Patrick McHenry on board as a senior advisor The Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM), the newly formed lobbying group for that budding industry, said Tuesday that...

Written by Todd Shriber
AGA, IGA Press Congress on Prediction Markets Sports Bets
January 13, 2026

AGA, IGA Press Congress on Prediction Markets Sports Bets

Gaming trade groups say sports event contracts are “indistinguishable” from legal sports betting They say the prediction markets industry is exploiting inaction by the CFTC The American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Indian Gaming Association...

Written by Todd Shriber
MGM Stock Downgraded on Lingering Las Vegas Casino Issues
January 13, 2026

MGM Stock Downgraded on Lingering Las Vegas Casino Issues

Stock downgraded as analyst sees weak leisure demand trumping strong group calendar Analyst expects Strip EBITDAR to decline this year Says MGM needs to improve customer value proposition Shares of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM)...

Written by Todd Shriber
Churchill Downs Unveils $180M-$200M Refresh of New Hampshire Casino
January 12, 2026

Churchill Downs Unveils $180M-$200M Refresh of New Hampshire Casino

The venue will be renamed Rockingham Grand Casino. It currently operates as Casino Salem in Salem, NH. Company could spend up to $200 million on the project. Churchill Downs said today it will spend up...

Written by Todd Shriber
Banijay Sells 54% Interest in Germany’s bet-at-home
January 12, 2026

Banijay Sells 54% Interest in Germany’s bet-at-home

The company said its Betclic unit divested all of its 53.9% stake in bet-at-home The buyer wasn’t disclosed A pair of executives are leaving the company French entertainment conglomerate Banijay Group announced earlier this month...

Written by Todd Shriber