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.
Strong revenue by online casinos and Detroit retail casinos proves both can flourish and cannibalization concerns are overblown.
1X2 Network has officially launched its slots games in Michigan in partnership with BetRivers. It marks 1X2 Network's entry into the US.
Stacey Young has been promoted to Vice President of Casino Operations in his 21st year with the Detroit casino.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board is going to look at banning college player props the same week the NCAA asked states to do just that.
It may not be long before FanDuel catches BetMGM to capture the No. 1 online casino spot in the Great Lakes State.
NCAA President Charlie Baker is calling on lawmakers in states like Michigan to ban prop bets on college sports.