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

Atlantic City Casinos Forge Just Ahead of iGaming Revenue in December

Atlantic City casinos close 2024 by finishing ahead of iGaming revenue in the final two months, after slipping behind in October.

Corey Sharp January 16, 2025

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Online Casinos Near $2.5B In Yearly Earnings After Record-Breaking December

New Jersey online casino operators set monthly and yearly records in December as 2024 reporting came to close.

Corey Sharp January 16, 2025

Hard Rock Bet Now Has 2,500 Casino Games and Growing

Hard Rock Bet announced on Tuesday that it reached the 2,500 game milestone, just five months after achieving 2,000.

Corey Sharp January 15, 2025

New Jersey DGE Considering Tightening Reporting Requirements for Licensees

The NJ DGE closed a public comment session that has it considering operators reporting on regulated gaming activity in other markets.

Corey Sharp January 8, 2025

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DraftKings Faces Another Class Action Over Promotions in New Jersey

DraftKings is facing a class action lawsuit in New Jersey over its casino deposit match promotion for customers.

Corey Sharp January 13, 2025

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Atlantic City Casinos vs. iGaming Highlights Top New Jersey Gambling Stories For 2025

The battle between New Jersey online casinos and Atlantic City properties highlights the top gambling stories to watch for in 2025.

Corey Sharp January 2, 2025