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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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5656 stories by Todd Shriber

Caesars CEO Says Monetization of Digital Unit Still on the Table
April 29, 2025

Caesars CEO Says Monetization of Digital Unit Still on the Table

Caesars boss says digital unit performing well, but it’s not reflected in share price Options for monetization still possible, but he stopped short of saying “spin-off” Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) delivered first-quarter results late Tuesday...

Written by Todd Shriber
California Bookie to Pay $14 Million in Fines After Copping to Tax Evasion Charges
April 29, 2025

California Bookie to Pay $14 Million in Fines After Copping to Tax Evasion Charges

Christopher Scott King ran an illegal betting operation out of Los Angeles DOJ says he caused significant loss to IRS A California bookmaker pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges of money laundering, running an illegal...

Written by Todd Shriber
Queens Casino Plan Gets Another Boost Following Committee Vote
April 29, 2025

Queens Casino Plan Gets Another Boost Following Committee Vote

State Senate committee votes to allow Cohen to build on parking lot near Citi Field Vote seen as boost for Cohen/Hard Rock casino plan Steve Cohen’s plan to bring a casino hotel to Queens, NY...

Written by Todd Shriber
Vora Blasts Penn After Company Cuts Number of Director Nominations
April 28, 2025

Vora Blasts Penn After Company Cuts Number of Director Nominations

Penn appeared poised to nominate three of investor's proposed directors, not just two Investor claims gaming company is violating shareholder voting rights HG Vora says it will proceed with proxy fight The soap opera between...

Written by Todd Shriber
Thai Casino Bill on the Brink, Citizens Ambivalent
April 28, 2025

Thai Casino Bill on the Brink, Citizens Ambivalent

More than 46% of Thai citizens don’t see bill advancing, with or without casino component Similar percentage are apathetic about entertainment complex prospects Thailand’s much-anticipated entertainment complex legislation may not advance as hoped, with or...

Written by Todd Shriber
Sands is Out, Community Group Still Says No to Long Island Casino
April 28, 2025

Sands is Out, Community Group Still Says No to Long Island Casino

Las Vegas Sands recently dropped Long Island casino effort Community group wants the plug pulled entirely Las Vegas Sands announced last week that it's dropping its plan to bid for a New York City casino...

Written by Todd Shriber
BetMGM Off to ‘Encouraging’ 2025 Start, Reiterates Positive EBITDA Forecast
April 28, 2025

BetMGM Off to ‘Encouraging’ 2025 Start, Reiterates Positive EBITDA Forecast

iGaming, sportsbook revenue surge in first quarter Operator reiterates forecast of EBITDA positive for 2025 BetMGM said Monday that first-quarter revenue surged 34%, with the operator reiterating the view that it will be positive on...

Written by Todd Shriber
US Ops Could Be Forced Out of Macau, Though Unlikely, Says Fitch
April 27, 2025

US Ops Could Be Forced Out of Macau, Though Unlikely, Says Fitch

US-based Macau casino operators could be forced to sell assets or not renew licenses, says Fitch Ratings agency acknowledges those scenarios aren’t likely even as US/China trade war intensifies The three US-based Macau concessionaries could...

Written by Todd Shriber
Penn Bends Knee to Vora, Nominates Hedge Fund Picks to Board
April 25, 2025

Penn Bends Knee to Vora, Nominates Hedge Fund Picks to Board

Casino operator will nominate Hartnett, Ruisanchez  to board Hedge fund previously bashed gaming company’s online betting missteps, board composition Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) is acquiescing to HG Vora, telling investors Friday it will nominate two...

Written by Todd Shriber
Sands in Talks With Another Company on Long Island Casino Plan
April 25, 2025

Sands in Talks With Another Company on Long Island Casino Plan

Company pulled plug on New York casino ambitions earlier this week Third party currently unidentified, but announcement could be imminent Las Vegas Sands could soon make an announcement on an unidentified company possibly taking over...

Written by Todd Shriber