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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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Bally’s Placed on ‘Rating Watch Negative’ by Fitch After Intralot Deal
July 2, 2025

Bally’s Placed on ‘Rating Watch Negative’ by Fitch After Intralot Deal

Bally’s announced Tuesday it’s combining its international interactive unit with Intralot at an enterprise value of $3.17 billion Fitch says Bally’s at risk of ratings downgrade if leverage remains high or if it can’t release...

Written by Todd Shriber
Resorts World NYC Could Rapidly Transform to Traditional Casino
July 1, 2025

Resorts World NYC Could Rapidly Transform to Traditional Casino

Genting says it can convert Queens venue to Las Vegas-style casino within six months It’s one of the frontrunners for one of the three downstate licenses Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) could convert to...

Written by Todd Shriber
Brightstar Lottery Unveils $1.1 Billion in Shareholder Rewards
July 1, 2025

Brightstar Lottery Unveils $1.1 Billion in Shareholder Rewards

Company formerly known as International Game Technology is returning $1.1 billion of capital to investors Shareholder rewards program consists of $500 million buyback, special dividend The company that will soon be formerly known as International...

Written by Todd Shriber
Fanatics Joins Illinois Surcharge Parade, But at Smaller Rate Than Rivals
July 1, 2025

Fanatics Joins Illinois Surcharge Parade, But at Smaller Rate Than Rivals

Fanatics announced an Illinois surcharge of 25 cents per sports bet That’s half what rivals DraftKing, FanDuel said they’ll charge Illinois customers The list of Illinois sportsbook operators levying surcharges on bets following the state’s...

Written by Todd Shriber
Bally’s Selling Gamesys for $3.17B, Notches Profit on Digital Unit
July 1, 2025

Bally’s Selling Gamesys for $3.17B, Notches Profit on Digital Unit

Bally’s offloading interactive gaming unit about four years after acquiring it Greek lottery giant Intralot is the buyer and is paying for the deal in cash and equity Greek gaming company Intralot announced a cash...

Written by Todd Shriber
Riot Games Criticized for Embrace of Sports Betting Sponsorships
June 30, 2025

Riot Games Criticized for Embrace of Sports Betting Sponsorships

Game developer’s decision to consider sports wagering sponsorships met with criticism in eSports community eSports has had past brushes with betting scandals Last week, Riot Games announced it’s opening top-tier teams in its League of...

Written by Todd Shriber
California Could Soon Make Fantasy Sports Illegal
June 27, 2025

California Could Soon Make Fantasy Sports Illegal

Attorney General expected to release decision in coming days Lawmaker believes daily fantasy sports is a game of chance, which is prohibited under California law California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) is expected to soon...

Written by Todd Shriber
Online Betting Stocks Can Extend Momentum Says Analyst
June 27, 2025

Online Betting Stocks Can Extend Momentum Says Analyst

Online betting stocks have been on torrid paces of late Analysts sees DraftKings, data providers as top picks Online betting stocks, both of the business-to-business and consumer-facing varieties, have been ripping higher of late, and...

Written by Todd Shriber
Kalshi Valuation Reaches $2 Billion Following $185 Million Funding Round
June 26, 2025

Kalshi Valuation Reaches $2 Billion Following $185 Million Funding Round

Several investors participated in Series C funding round CEO Mansour says Kalshi is one of the fastest-growing companies in the US Prediction markets giants Kalshi announced Wednesday that it raised $185 million, pushing its valuation...

Written by Todd Shriber
Light & Wonder Surges After Court Limits Disclosures in Aristocrat Suit
June 25, 2025

Light & Wonder Surges After Court Limits Disclosures in Aristocrat Suit

Court ruling limits disclosures Light & Wonder must make to Aristocrat Judge says Aristocrat must identify specific trade secrets its attempting to protect Shares of Light & Wonder (NASDAQ: LNW) soared Wednesday after the company...

Written by Todd Shriber