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.
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.
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.
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.
Corey graduated with a bachelor's degree in sports management/marketing from Holy Family University in May 2017.
Besides the gambling industry and sports, Corey is interested in activities that improves his mental health, such as yoga, meditation and breathing exercises.
A complete breakdown of NJ online gaming revenue since launch, with details for NJ online poker revenue and NJ online casino revenue by operator.
New Jersey players can now spin Lightning Link High Stakes on the DraftKings iGaming app
Hard Rock Bet's Mega Jackpot has topped $1.5 million and could hit any spin, nearing a new record
G2 Digital enters New Jersey's iGaming market with the launch of Vegas Club Casino
For the first time, NJ iGaming outpaced Atlantic City's casino floor during peak season June, reaching $271 million
A Hard Rock Bet NJ player won a record $2,097,043.30 Mega Jackpot on July 4, the first to top $2 million