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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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Viva Las Vegas: Sisolak Sets Target Date of June 4 for Nevada Casino Reopening
May 22, 2020

Viva Las Vegas: Sisolak Sets Target Date of June 4 for Nevada Casino Reopening

Setting the stage for Nevada's ailing, gaming-driven economy to begin recovering, Gov. Steve Sisolak said Friday he's setting June 4 as the target for casinos to reopen across the Silver State. The news comes as...

Written by Todd Shriber
Michael Burry of ‘Big Short’ Fame Takes Stakes in Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts
May 22, 2020

Michael Burry of ‘Big Short’ Fame Takes Stakes in Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts

Michael Burry, the hedge fund manager profiled in the hit movie The Big Short, doesn't just short securities in the mortgage market. His Scion Asset Management owns long positions in various companies, including recently added...

Written by Todd Shriber
DraftKings Looks for Faster Illinois Entry With Services License Application
May 22, 2020

DraftKings Looks for Faster Illinois Entry With Services License Application

DraftKings is looking to skirt a cumbersome 18-month waiting period for online betting operators in Illinois and could use management services licenses to do just that. When the Prairie State passed broader gaming expansion legislation...

Written by Todd Shriber
San Manuel Extends Closure While Other Southern California Tribal Casinos Reopen
May 22, 2020

San Manuel Extends Closure While Other Southern California Tribal Casinos Reopen

For a fourth time, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is extending the shutdown of its eponymous gaming property in Southern California. That's while rival tribal operators in the region move to reopen their...

Written by Todd Shriber
Las Vegas Sands Upgraded as Credit Suisse Sees Operator Gaining Macau Market Share
May 21, 2020

Las Vegas Sands Upgraded as Credit Suisse Sees Operator Gaining Macau Market Share

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) is already the largest operator in Macau. But Credit Suisse analyst Ben Combes sees the company increasing its dominance in the world's largest gaming center at the expense of its rivals....

Written by Todd Shriber
Century Casinos Inks Colorado Online Sports Betting Deal With bet365, Analyst Likes Long-Term Outlook
May 20, 2020

Century Casinos Inks Colorado Online Sports Betting Deal With bet365, Analyst Likes Long-Term Outlook

Century Casinos (NASDAQ:CNTY) is adding to its sports betting offerings in Colorado. It has announced a partnership with bet365 that will see the companies offer offer internet and mobile sports betting in the Centennial State...

Written by Todd Shriber
Red Rock Rallies Despite Sagging Earnings, Fertitta Quashes Palms Sale Rumor
May 20, 2020

Red Rock Rallies Despite Sagging Earnings, Fertitta Quashes Palms Sale Rumor

Shares of Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR) are soaring Wednesday, even after the operator posted first-quarter results that badly missed estimates. That indicates investors are focusing on comments from management confirming that the Palms isn't for...

Written by Todd Shriber
Sands Venetian Accepting June 1 Reservations, Palazzo to Follow at Later Date
May 19, 2020

Sands Venetian Accepting June 1 Reservations, Palazzo to Follow at Later Date

Las Vegas Sands said today its iconic Venetian integrated resort on the Las Vegas Strip is accepting reservations for June 1. It added that guests visiting the property on that date and going forward can...

Written by Todd Shriber
Goldman Sachs Becomes First Bank to Not Sweet-Talk DraftKings, Starts Coverage With Neutral Rating
May 19, 2020

Goldman Sachs Becomes First Bank to Not Sweet-Talk DraftKings, Starts Coverage With Neutral Rating

Something unusual is happening with DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) stock Tuesday: a Wall Street bank is picking up coverage of the name, but isn't waxing overtly bullish on the daily fantasy sports (DFS) giant. Earlier today, Stephen...

Written by Todd Shriber
MGM Bolsters Balance Sheet Again, This Time Through $700 Million MGP Stake Sale
May 19, 2020

MGM Bolsters Balance Sheet Again, This Time Through $700 Million MGP Stake Sale

Continuing its efforts to firm up its balance sheet, MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) sold $700 million worth of equity in MGM Growth Properties (NYSE: MGP), bringing the Mirage operator's liquidity position to $5.3 billion. Contending...

Written by Todd Shriber