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

Virgin Mobile Rebrand To Monopoly Casino Is Complete In New Jersey

Monopoly Casino has replaced Virgin Casino in New Jersey as Bally's looks to carve out a specialized niche for its secondary brand.

Corey Sharp November 7, 2024

BetMGM Poker App Is Back With Shared Player Pool, Offering Bigger Prize Pools and Higher SPINS Multipliers

After a brief shutdown on Wednesday morning, BetMGM poker is back up and running in New Jersey with merged player pools from Michigan.

Corey Sharp November 6, 2024

poker chips emerging from a television screen

BetMGM Poker To Offer Shared Tables Between New Jersey and Michigan Players

BetMGM Poker announced that its combining player pools in New Jersey and Michigan, which should raise the stakes for players in each market.

Corey Sharp November 6, 2024

Hard Rock Digital Adds Piggy Blitz and Other Slots With Play’n GO Partnership

Hard Rock, one of the top iGaming operators in New Jersey, is adding more slots to its library after partnering with Play'n GO on Monday.

Corey Sharp November 4, 2024

DraftKings Shuts Down Its In-House Live Dealer Studio: What That Means For NJ Casino Players

Despite DraftKings announcing the shut down of its bespoke live dealer studios earlier this week, not much changes for NJ players.

Corey Sharp November 1, 2024

CEASE members protesting for a smoking ban in Atlantic City casinos

Atlantic City Smoking Ban: Could First Lady Tammy Murphy be the Voice CEASE Needs?

Nicole Vitola, CEASE co-founder, penned a letter to the First Lady of NJ, Tammy Murphy, to help get smoking banned in Atlantic City casinos.

Corey Sharp November 1, 2024