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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 [email protected].
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4291 stories by Todd Shriber
Fanatics Rumored to Be Discussing Tipico Takeover
Fanatics is reportedly in discussions to purchase German sportsbook operator Tipico -- the latest indication the sports apparel and trading cards giant is moving into sports wagering. Citing a pair of unidentified sources familiar with the matter, CNBC reports Fanatics is holding...
Macau Coronavirus Outbreak Could Have Negative Credit Implications
A resurgence of coronavirus cases in Macau could weigh on the already fragile credit profiles of casino operators, says Moody’s Investors Service. On Tuesday, nine new COVID-19 cases were reported in the world’s largest casino hub -- well above the one-week average...
Kansas Eyes NFL Season for Sports Betting Launch, Governor Says Don’t Bet on Chiefs Move
The recently signed Kansas sports betting legislation goes into effect on July 1, potentially positioning the state to be ready for the start of the 2022 NFL season. Speaking of the NFL, Gov. Laura Kelly (D-KS) says Kansans should not bet on...
Jackpot Lands $35M in Funding, Investors Include NBA Stars Joel Embiid, James Harden
Jackpot, a provider of internet lottery games, said today it closed a $35 million series A funding round that includes some big-name athletes, team owners, and gaming executives. Jackpot plans to launch operations in the US in select states this year, according...
Fanatics Founder Michael Rubin Divests Stakes in Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils
Fanatics founder Michael Rubin announced today he’s selling his interests in the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL’s New Jersey Devils. Rubin is divesting his 10% stake in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the company that owns the teams, in a transaction...
Sinclair Nears Debut of Bally Sports+ Streaming Service
Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ:SBGI) will reportedly soft launch its Bally Sports+ streaming platform in select markets as soon as Thursday. The Sports Business Journal reports the streaming offering will debut in five markets this week, with the goal of rolling it out...
AGS Texas Opportunity not Reflected in Share Price, Says Analyst
AGS (NYSE:AGS) stock could offer Texas-sized opportunity that’s not currently reflected in the share price. That's following last week’s Supreme Court ruling that paves the way for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe to offer bingo games near its El Paso reservation....
SciPlay Investor Engine Capital Pressing for Info on Light & Wonder Talks
Activist investor Engine Capital recently sent a letter to the board of SciPlay Corp. (NASDAQ:SCPL), pressing the gaming company for an update on its intellectual property (IP) negotiations with Light & Wonder (NASDAQ:LNW). Engine Capital owns 7.4% of SciPlay’s outstanding shares. That...
Caesars Earns Overweight Rating in New JPMorgan Coverage
Shares of Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) are enjoying a modest bounce today. That's after JPMorgan analyst Joseph Greff restarts coverage of the casino operator with a bullish call. In a note to clients, Greff reinstates the Horseshoe operator with an “overweight” rating and...
MGM CFO Jonathan Halkyard Forecasts Additional M&A, Share Buybacks
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) could participate in more mergers and acquisitions activity and continue buying back its slumping stock, its chief financial officer said at an industry conference. Speaking by phone at the Jefferies Global Consumer Conference earlier today, MGM CFO Jonathan...