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

New Jersey joins 40 states urging federal regulators to keep sports prediction markets under state authority.

New Jersey Joins Multi-state Effort to Rein In Sports Prediction Markets

New Jersey joins 40 states calling for prediction markets offering sports contracts to be under the authority of the states

Corey Sharp May 4, 2026

Ocean Casino Resort Unveils $20M Summer Lineup With Entertainment, New Amenities

Ocean Casino rolls out a $20M summer plan featuring top entertainment, new attractions and expanded amenities in Atlantic City

Corey Sharp April 29, 2026

BetMGM secures exclusive rights to new Rakin’ Bacon slots.

BetMGM Lands Exclusive Rights to New Rakin’ Bacon Online Slots

BetMGM lands exclusive Rakin’ Bacon slots, with three new titles rolling out online first for players in New Jersey

Corey Sharp April 21, 2026

Atlantic City casinos showed a steady growth in March.

Atlantic City Properties Trail iGaming for 7th Straight Month

Atlantic City properties generated $236.7M in March, a small year-over-increase and 16% higher than the previous month

Corey Sharp April 16, 2026

New Jersey online casino revenue generated $272.1M in March.

New Jersey Online Casino Revenue Tops $272M in March, 2nd-Highest Total Ever

NJ online casino revenue hit $272.1 million in March, marking the second-best month ever for the state’s booming iGaming market

Corey Sharp April 16, 2026

NJ casino workers rally to pressure Gov. Mikie Sherrill to close the state’s long-standing casino smoking loophole.

Pressure Builds on Gov. Sherrill as NJ Casino Workers Rally for Smoking Ban

Casino workers in NJ rally to push the governor to end the casino smoking loophole after 20 years

Corey Sharp April 15, 2026