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
Software Glitch Forces Handpays, Long Delays at Hollywood Greektown
Customers at Hollywood Casino at Greektown had to wait for more than four hours to get paid winnings because of a slot machine glitch.
Casinos and Regulator Weigh in as Supreme Court Proceedings Begin for BetMGM Unpaid Winnings Case
Michigan casinos and the MGCB filed briefs before the Jacqueline Davis v BetMGM case heads to the Supreme Court.
Another Win in Court for TwinSpires, as Regulator’s Request for Stay is Denied
A federal court ruled in favor of Twinspires, which denied the Michigan Gaming Control Board's stay request for a preliminary injunction.
March Madness Sportsbook Handle and Revenue Dips from Last Year
March Madness sportsbook handle and revenue decreased from 2024, despite Michigan and Michigan State make deep runs.
Online Casinos Sets New Revenue Record of $260.5M in March
Michigan online casinos set a revenue record of $260.5 million in March, shattering the previous one set in January.
Slots Influencer Brian Christopher to Visit MGM Grand Detroit May 8
Slots influencer Brian Christopher is slated to make another meet-and-greet appearance at MGM Grand Detroit on May 8.