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Reporter: 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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3916 stories by Todd Shriber

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MGM Open to Casino Opportunities in Thailand, UAE, Says CEO Bill Hornbuckle

The United Arab Emirates is a “fascinating” jurisdiction, and Thailand could be a market that MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) eventually pursues, according to CEO Bill Hornbuckle. He made remarks to that effect Thursday at the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant &...

Todd Shriber March 15, 2024
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Kansas City Chiefs Could Alter Stadium if Missouri Approves Sports Wagering

Should Missouri finally approve sports wagering, the Kansas City Chiefs could make alterations to accommodate a retail sportsbook at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. But for now, no such plans are in the works. Last week, the two-time defending Super Bowl champion...

Todd Shriber March 14, 2024
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FanDuel Hailed as Catalyst for Flutter Stock

FanDuel is viewed as a primary catalyst for Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) stock, which recently debuted on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). That’s the opinion of JPMorgan analyst Estelle Weingrod, who in a new report to clients, upgraded shares of the...

Todd Shriber March 14, 2024
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Thai Policymakers Inch Closer to Considering Casino Legislation

The possibility that Thailand will eventually be home to casino resorts is inching closer to reality. That's amid speculation that the House of Representatives studying the issue could submit a report to parliament as soon as next week. It’s expected the committee...

Todd Shriber March 13, 2024
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DraftKings Could Benefit from AI Productivity Gains

One of the primary selling points of artificial intelligence (AI) at the corporate level is that the disruptive technology can boost productivity, potentially leading to higher profitability. DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) is a prime example of a gaming operator that can benefit from...

Todd Shriber March 13, 2024
Bally's

Bally’s Should Accept Standard General Takeover, but Probably Won’t, Says Analyst

Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) should accept the $15 per share acquisition bid floated Monday by Standard General, but the regional casino operator is unlikely to do so, according to an analyst. That’s the view of Wells Fargo analyst Daniel Politzer. He commented on...

Todd Shriber March 13, 2024
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Boyd Family, Other Insiders Dump Casino Stock

Members of the Boyd family and other high-ranking executives at Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) have recently been selling shares of the casino stock. Since February 20, Boyd insiders, including Chairman Emeritus Bill Boyd -- son of the company’s founder Sam Boyd --...

Todd Shriber March 12, 2024
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Bally’s Forms Committee to Mull Standard General Takeover Bid

Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) announced its board of directors has formed a special committee to evaluate the $15 per share takeover offer floated yesterday by Standard General -- the hedge fund that owns about 23% of the casino operator’s shares outstanding. The move...

Todd Shriber March 12, 2024
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TruTV Leans Into Sports and Betting in Attempted Refresh

With the NCAA Tournament kicking off later this month, this is the time of year that television viewers are reminded about the relevance of TruTV. The rest of the year, not so much. But parent company Warner Bros. Discovery is looking to...

Todd Shriber March 11, 2024
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Las Vegas Casino Consumer Still in Strong Shape, Says Analyst

Visitors keep finding their way to Las Vegas, and that could be beneficial to casino operators’ first-quarter results. Likewise, Macau concessionaires and online gaming firms are positioned to reap the benefits of resilient consumer spending trends. Citing stability among consumers, Macquarie analyst...

Todd Shriber March 11, 2024