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 joined Catena Media in 2022 and is the go-to expert for Michigan 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 PlayMichigan, he works alongside a talented team of expert journalists and analysts to bring you the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of gambling news in Michigan. 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.
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 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.
Corey graduated with a bachelor's degree in sports management/marketing from Holy Family University in May 2017.
Besides the gambling industry and sports, Corey is interested in activities that improves his mental health, such as yoga, meditation and breathing exercises.
Caesars brings its branded live dealer studio tables to Michigan, giving players the Las Vegas experience online
Scotland-based Incentive Games has received a license to manufacture games for Michigan online casino players.
BetMGM, the home of slots from iconic TV shows and movies, has launched a new slots game centered around the hit show, "Friends"
Casino properties in Detroit suffered a slide in June, recording just $100.4 million in revenue from slot machines and table games
The next winner of the progressive jackpot at DraftKings Online Casino Michigan will collect at least $14 million
Michigan gaming board says it recently sent 19 cease-and-desist letters to operators suspected of illegal gambling