Corey Sharp

Corey Sharp joined Catena Media in 2022 and is the go-to expert for New Jersey gambling. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, he previously worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer and NBC Sports Philadelphia as a sports journalist and content producer.

In Corey’s role as Lead Writer for PlayNJ, he works alongside a talented team of expert journalists and analysts to bring you the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of gambling news in New Jersey. Corey’s contacts around the industry makes him a trusted source. Corey produces daily stories and features about the gambling space.

Corey graduated from Holy Family University in Philadelphia with a bachelor’s degree in sports management.

Industry Expertise

Corey has worked in the gambling industry full-time since 2022, reporting on major developments that have taken shape in New Jersey. That spans from the growth in iGaming, sports wagering and the Atlantic City casino market.

Editorial Background

Corey has served as a writer and editor and multiple publications, most notably for the Philadelphia Inquirer and NBC Sports Philadelphia. Corey covered high school, college and professional sports at two storied outlets.

Education

Corey graduated with a bachelor's degree in sports management/marketing from Holy Family University in May 2017.

Personal Interests

Besides the gambling industry and sports, Corey is interested in activities that improves his mental health, such as yoga, meditation and breathing exercises.

Posts by Corey Sharp

Bet365 offers several promos for bettors in New Jersey.

NJ Bettors Can Lock in a Win Early With bet365’s Big Game Promotion

Bet365 is offering New Jersey bettors an early payout and parlay boost promotion for the Big Game, plus fun betting markets and prop options

Corey Sharp February 8, 2026

Four bills to increase responsible gambling are before lawmakers in New Jersey this session.

NJ Lawmakers Push Major Responsible Gambling Reforms With Four New Bills

New Jersey lawmakers have introduced four bills aimed at strengthening responsible gambling rules for online gambling in 2026

Corey Sharp February 6, 2026

Big Game Weekend Brings Betting Boosts, Watch Parties To Atlantic City

Atlantic City casinos and NJ platforms offer Big Game betting boosts, watch parties and online promos for football’s final game

Corey Sharp February 5, 2026

MetLife Stadium Ranks Among NFL Leaders in New User Sports Wagering Engagement

New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium ranks among NFL leaders in new user sports wagering engagement, according to GeoComply data

Corey Sharp February 2, 2026

A NJ appeals court sent the Atlantic City casino smoking case back to trial court for further hearing.

NJ Appeals Court Sends Casino Smoking Lawsuit Back to Trial Court

A New Jersey appeals court revives a lawsuit over casino smoking, but plaintiffs must now narrow their argument

Corey Sharp January 27, 2026

New Jersey highlights a Massachusetts ruling as it challenges Kalshi.

New Jersey Cites Massachusetts Ruling In Ongoing Kalshi Legal Fight

New Jersey cites a Massachusetts ruling rejecting Kalshi’s federal pre-emption argument as the state presses its case over unlicensed sports contracts

Corey Sharp January 26, 2026