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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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Montana Lottery Says 142 Businesses Sports Betting Ready, Still Eyeing Early March Launch, $1,000 Max Bet Policy in Place
February 28, 2020

Montana Lottery Says 142 Businesses Sports Betting Ready, Still Eyeing Early March Launch, $1,000 Max Bet Policy in Place

The Montana Lottery Commission said 142 businesses across the state now have sports betting licenses, but it will be a little while longer before they can take action from gamblers. The lottery continues installing sports...

Written by Todd Shriber
Eldorado Procures Maryland Approval For Caesars Takeover, Expects Deal Will Finalize Early Q2
February 28, 2020

Eldorado Procures Maryland Approval For Caesars Takeover, Expects Deal Will Finalize Early Q2

Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:ERI) has landed another state regulatory approval in its quest to acquire rival Caesars Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:CZR), as the Maryland State Lottery & Gaming Control Agency said Thursday it's signing off on...

Written by Todd Shriber
FanDuel Creators Cry Foul in KKR, Shamrock Suit, Private Equity Firms Sing Different Tune
February 27, 2020

FanDuel Creators Cry Foul in KKR, Shamrock Suit, Private Equity Firms Sing Different Tune

Founders and early stage employees and funders of daily fantasy sports (DFS) giant and sportsbook operator FanDuel are continuing a legal challenge against KKR and Shamrock Capital. They are alleging those firms left the company's...

Written by Todd Shriber
Eldorado Resorts Remains Analyst Favorite as Company Sees More Caesars Levers to Pull
February 27, 2020

Eldorado Resorts Remains Analyst Favorite as Company Sees More Caesars Levers to Pull

Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:ERI) continues to be a favored name among Wall Street analysts, as the regional gaming company closes in on finalizing its $17.3 billion takeover of Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR), a deal expected to...

Written by Todd Shriber
Coronavirus Crushes Casino Stocks, MGM, Wynn Resorts Approach 52-Week Lows
February 27, 2020

Coronavirus Crushes Casino Stocks, MGM, Wynn Resorts Approach 52-Week Lows

Travel and leisure stocks are getting pounded Thursday amid concerns that the novel coronavirus will spread in the US. The fears are being exacerbated by a confirmed case in California involving a patient that did...

Written by Todd Shriber
Caesars Entertainment Shaping up Nicely in 2020 Supported by Sin City
February 26, 2020

Caesars Entertainment Shaping up Nicely in 2020 Supported by Sin City

In what could be its final earnings reports as a standalone company, Caesars Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:CZR) didn't offer up much in the way of specific estimates. But management appears enthusiastic about Las Vegas, a sentiment...

Written by Todd Shriber
Century Casinos Pleasant Surprises Brewing Amid US Focus, UK Divestment
February 25, 2020

Century Casinos Pleasant Surprises Brewing Amid US Focus, UK Divestment

Century Casinos (NASDAQ:CNTY) is gaining favor among analysts, as the company turns its focus to the US and looks to rid itself of a lagging UK property. Entering 2019, the company had just two US...

Written by Todd Shriber
Macau Gaming Revenue: Awful This Month, Not Much Better in March, Say Analysts
February 25, 2020

Macau Gaming Revenue: Awful This Month, Not Much Better in March, Say Analysts

Macau casinos reopened last week after being shuttered for 15 days because of the novel coronavirus outbreak. But analysts are forecasting epic declines in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for February and March. Although gaming properties...

Written by Todd Shriber
Boyd Gaming Garners More Bullish Commentary, But Not Enough to Stem Big Decline
February 24, 2020

Boyd Gaming Garners More Bullish Commentary, But Not Enough to Stem Big Decline

Shares of Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) are lower by more than six percent in midday trading, as gaming stocks are following the broader market lower amid intensifying fears that the COVID-19 virus is getting worse and...

Written by Todd Shriber
Citadel Advisors, Others Break From Hedge Fund Pack, Short Sports Betting Stocks
February 24, 2020

Citadel Advisors, Others Break From Hedge Fund Pack, Short Sports Betting Stocks

With headlines touting the growth of the US sports betting market emerging on a regular basis, it would appear risky to bet against the related equities. But that's exactly what some hedge funds are doing....

Written by Todd Shriber