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Corey Sharp

Corey Sharp

Corey Sharp joined Catena Media in 2022 and is the go-to expert for Pennsylvania 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 PlayPA, he works alongside a talented team of experts to bring you the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of gambling news in Pennsylvania. 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.

Industry Expertise

Corey has worked in the gambling industry full-time since 2022, reporting on major developments that have taken shape in Pennsylvania. That spans from the growth in iGaming, sports wagering, land-based casinos and the skill games saga in the Keystone State.

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.

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Getting to Know Corey Sharp

corey sharp

Corey is a gambling writer and editor who’s been in the industry for nearly four years. Before his stop at Catena Media, Corey worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer and NBC Sports Philadelphia covering high school, college and professional sports. Corey worked both in the field and in the newsroom at both organizations. 

Corey saw the gambling industry grow by the day in 2021 and 2022, where Catena Media became the perfect landing spot. Corey has covered the growth of online gambling, along with retail gambling in Pennsylvania. He has interviewed members of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and Michigan Gaming Control Board and New Jersey gambling experts. 

Corey is a sports fanatic, cheering for all Philadelphia sports teams. He also loves to monitor sports wagering lines as he tries to beat the books, betting responsibly. 

Professional Experience

Catena Media
Lead Writer
2022-present

Philadelphia Inquirer
Writer/Editor
2017-2022

NBC Sports Philadelphia
Writer/Editor
2019-2020

Education

Holy Family University
Bachelor’s, Sports Management/Marketing
2017

holy family university

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Favorite sports teams

Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Flyers

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Team you love to see lose

Penn State

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Favorite gambling movie

Uncut Gems

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Favorite travel destination

Sedona, Arizona

Q & A with Corey Sharp

I became fascinated with the different elements of sports wagering, such as line movement and the percentage of bets and money on a particular team or outcome.

There are so many options to gamble on sports, play branded slots, live dealer games and regular table games.

Everyone tries to be a hero betting a parlay. While it’s boring, build your bankroll making smart, strategic straight plays when wagering on sports.

Live dealer blackjack.

The only person in my friend group to bet on the Buccaneers in 2021 Super Bowl over the Chiefs at +3.5.

Avoid parlays and stick to straight bets.

Right Above It by Lil Wayne. That song always puts me in the zone.

Angelo’s in South Philly.

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