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
Michigan Court Rules Against Polymarket in Gambling Law Enforcement Case
Michigan players can't use Polymarket after a federal court ruled it's subject to state gambling laws, not federal derivatives regulation
Michigan Bettors Can Cash In on World Cup Scoring at BetMGM Sportsbook
See how Michigan bettors can earn up to $10 in bonus bets through BetMGM Sportsbook's Match of the Day World Cup promotion
Michigan Sports Handle Jumps 18.5% Year Over Year in May
Michigan bettors wagered $457.6 million in May, up 18.5% from last year, with bet365 emerging as a key player
Michigan Online Casino Revenue Surges 21.6% Year-over-year in May
Michigan online casino revenue reached $305.8 million in May, extending a streak of $300 million months while the market continues to expand
Huff N’ Lots of Goals Arrives On Hard Rock Bet In Michigan
Michigan players can now try Huff N' Lots of Goals on Hard Rock Bet, a soccer-themed slot in the popular Huff N' Puff franchise
Michigan Lawmakers Revisit Gambling Laws With New Exemption Bill
A new Michigan bill would exempt lottery, bingo and regulated gaming from criminal gambling provisions