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

Crowds walk the Atlantic City Boardwalk at night near Ripley's Believe It or Not

Atlantic City’s Tourism District Policing Unit Gets $2M Funding Extension Through October

CRDA and Atlantic City are extending funding for a dedicated policing unit across the Tourism District through October 2026

Corey Sharp July 7, 2026

Gold balloon letters spelling JACKPOT surrounded by confetti and fireworks

Florida Woman Wins More Than $1 Million at Hard Rock Atlantic City

A $4 slot spin turned into a seven-figure jackpot for a Florida woman at Hard Rock Atlantic City

Corey Sharp July 7, 2026

MGM Proposes Up to 1,800 Housing Units on Land Between Borgata and Harrah’s

Mayor Marty Small says MGM pitched three residential options, from 500 to 1,800 units, for land near Borgata and Harrah's

Corey Sharp July 3, 2026

NYRA Bets launches in New Jersey two years after its Darby Development deal to expand horse race wagering options.

NYRA Bets Officially Launches in New Jersey, Two Years After Deal

NYRA Bets has launched in NJ, two years after its Darby Development deal, giving horseplayers a new wagering option

Corey Sharp July 2, 2026

Borgata Online Redesigned Platform Goes Live in New Jersey Friday

Borgata Online's redesigned platform goes live in New Jersey July 3 with a new interface and rewards hub

Corey Sharp July 1, 2026

NJ Assembly Passes Bill Requiring Sports Operators To Explain Account Limits

The NJ Assembly passed A4002, requiring operators to adopt rules on account limitations and notify bettors when accounts are restricted

Corey Sharp July 1, 2026