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.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board continues its strong reputation for uncovering illegal gambling by shutting down a Saginaw bar.
Lifetime sports betting handle exceeded $16 billion and FanDuel became the first operator in Michigan to surpass $5 billion in handle.
Online casino revenue in May of $198.6 million was the second best ever in Michigan, as BetMGM wrestled away top spot from FanDuel.
In partnership with Atlantic Digital, BetMGM has added slots based on pop culture classics Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Cheers.
Evolution Gaming partnered with Nolimit City to launch the Buffalo Hunter slot, along with three more in the near future.
A Michigan Lottery Club, known as "The Breakfast Club," won a Powerball jackpot on January 1 worth more than $842 million.