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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
DraftKings’ Hold, Increasing Consistency Lauded by Analysts
On the back of improving cost management and above-average hold in some markets, DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) drew kudos from a pair of sell-side analysts on Thursday. In reports to clients on Thursday, Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli and JPMorgan’s Joseph Greff waxed...
Entain Likely to Continue Eastern Europe Buying Spree, Says Analyst
Fresh off the recently announced purchase of Poland’s STS Group, Entain Plc (OTC: GMVHY) is likely to continue looking to Eastern Europe for acquisitions. That’s the take of Third Bridge analyst Lara Martinez, who in a new report to clients, says the...
Genius Sports Surges on Extended NFL Data Deal
Genius Sports (NYSE: GENI) and the NFL announced Thursday they extended their data deal through the 2027-28 season. Investors, of which the NFL is one of the largest, cheered the news, sending shares of Genius higher by 25.65% on volume that was...
Arizona Fielding Applications for Three More Sports Wagering Permits
Already one of the country’s most vibrant and fastest-growing sports wagering markets, Arizona is poised to expand the number of regulated sportsbooks operating in the state. The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) is scheduled to hold an informational session later this month,...
Gaming and Leisure, VICI Downgraded on Valuation Concerns
Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ: GLPI) and VICI Properties (NYSE: VICI), the two publicly traded casino landlords, were downgraded on concerns that their valuations are stretched and that near-term acquisition opportunity is limited. In a note to clients on Wednesday, Deutsche Bank...
Insider Trading Duo Profited from Penn Takeover of Score Media
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently levied insider trading charges against two men for trading on nonpublic information. A transaction involving Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) was one of the deals from which the duo allegedly profited. The SEC alleges that Steven...
Fanatics Founder Rubin Splurges on $50 Million Hamptons Mansion
Fanatics founder Michael Rubin is adding to his portfolio of luxury real estate, having recently acquired a Hamptons mansion for $50 million. Located on East Long Island, the Hamptons has long been the premier summer destination for wealthy New Yorkers and celebrities....
ESPN Reportedly Adds Betting Analyst Kezirian to Layoff List
Sports betting analyst Doug Kezirian may be among the on-air personalities sent packing by ESPN in a new round of budget cuts. Various media outlets reported late Monday that Kezirian and boxing analyst Andre Ward were added to a list of 20...
Light & Wonder Says CFO James to Depart, Reaffirms 2025 EBITDA Target
Light & Wonder (NASDAQ: LNW) announced that CFO Connie James is leaving the company on Aug. 25 to pursue a role outside the gaming industry. The gaming device manufacturer said Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance Oilver Chow will serve as interim...
DraftKings Stock Charts, Options Activity Could Signal More Upside
In Monday’s abbreviated trading session, DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) stock closed lower by 1.58%. But it’s still higher by 35% over the past 90 days, and 129.59% year-to-date. Impressive numbers to be sure, and those figures could imply the gaming stock is ripe...