Industry Expertise
Corey has worked in the gambling industry full-time since 2022, reporting on major developments that have taken shape in Michigan. That spans from the growth in iGaming, sports wagering and the land-based market.
Corey Sharp
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
Jim Townsend Named Chair of Michigan Gaming Control Board
Gov. Whitmer appoints Jim Townsend to chair the Michigan Gaming Control Board a day after Jim Ananich announced his resignation
Michigan Congresswoman Backs Bill Requiring Facial Recognition Age Checks for Bettors
A Michigan congresswoman is co-sponsoring a federal bill requiring facial recognition to be used for age verification on wagering platforms
Ananich Resigns as Chair of Michigan Gaming Control Board
Jim Ananich is resigning as chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board, effective Aug. 1
World Cup Fuels $372M June Wagering Surge In Michigan
Michigan sports wagering hit $372.5M in June handle as the World Cup gave bettors an extra boost.
Michigan Closes In on Pennsylvania’s iGaming Revenue Crown in June
Michigan iGaming posted $301.2 million in June, trailing Pennsylvania by less than $2 million for the top spot
Two Sentenced In Illegal Gambling Case Tied To Flint’s “The Vault”
Two Georgia residents were sentenced after an illegal Flint casino operation had resurfaced under a new name.