Corey Sharp

Corey Sharp joined Catena Media in 2022 and is the go-to expert for the WV online casino industry. 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 PlayWV, he works alongside a talented team of expert journalists and analysts to bring you the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of gambling news in West Virginia. The WV online casino market may not be as big as Pennsylvania or New Jersey, however, Corey still produces daily stories and features about the industry.

Corey graduated from Holy Family University with a bachelor’s degree in sports management. He resides in Philadelphia and is a 4-for-4 Philadelphia sports fan.

WV Casino Industry Articles by Corey Sharp

Casino News: West Virginia Gaming Industry Employs More Than 8,300 Workers

Online Casino News: BetMGM To Bring Atlantic Digital Slots, Including The Godfather, To WV Online Casinos

Operator News: Fanatics To Launch West Virginia Online Casino Later This Year

WV Gambling Revenue News: West Virginia Online Casinos Record Second-Lowest Revenue Month Of 2023

Posts by Corey Sharp:

Supremeland Gaming Enters West Virginia Market Under Supplier License

Supremeland Gaming is the newest game supplier for online casinos in the Mountain State, as the company recently received an interim license.

Posted on: March 15, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Photo showing WV Senators meeting during a legislative session for a story about the responsible gambling bill in the state being adjusted to focus more on growth in the industry.

How New Amendments Changed West Virginia Responsible Gambling Bill

The bill that was centered around sending data to WVU to combat problem gambling in the state has been adjusted to emphasize industry growth.

Posted on: March 12, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Photo of WV Gov. Jim Justice for a story about a new bill that would ban sports bettors who harass athletes and refs heading to Gov. Justice's desk for the final step.

West Virginia Self-Exclusion Harassment Bill Heads To Governor Justice

The bill attempting to protect athletes and officials from harassment from upset sports bettors is on its way to Gov. Justice's desk for the final step.

Posted on: March 11, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image showing an "Approved" stamp for a story about the sports betting harassment bill recently passing through the WV House.

Sports Betting Harassment Bill Passes Through West Virginia House

A bill introduced in January that looks to protect players, coaches and referees from hostile sports bettors just passed through the West Virginia House.

Posted on: March 5, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image showing casino gaming with playing cards and chips along with the WV state outline for a story about the WV Lottery Commission approving three licenses this week for online casinos within the state.

WV Lottery Commission Grants 3 iGaming Licenses For Live Dealer, ID Verification

Several new licenses for online casinos in the Mountain State were permitted at the latest lottery commission meeting held this week.

Posted on: February 29, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Digital Solutions Company Opens Second Location In West Virginia

Continent 8 Technologies, a global digital infrastructure solutions provider, has opened a second data center location in the Mountain State in Petersburg.

Posted on: February 27, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Photo showing online casino gaming with chips and dice on a keyboard along with a stack of cash for a story about the Mountain State online casino market setting a new revenue record in January with over $16 million.

Online Casinos Hit Record $16.4 Million In January Revenue

The online casino market in the Mountain State continues to roll on, as it recorded a new best for revenue in January with over $16 million.

Posted on: February 22, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image representing responsible gambling with a hand stopping the falling blocks for a story about new legislation being introduced in West Virginia that would require operators to share data to help combat problem gambling.

West Virginia Market To Focus On Responsible Gambling With New Act

New proposed legislation in West Virginia would require gaming operators to share data with WVU in order to combat problem gambling in the state.

Posted on: February 14, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Angry sports fans on white background for story on WV sports bettor harassment bill advancing through the legislature

Bill To Ban Bettors Harassing Athletes Moving Through WV Legislature

A bill protecting players from harassment has been pushed out of the Judiciary Committee and onto the House Floor in West Virginia.

Posted on: February 12, 2024 | | Corey Sharp

Image showing a poker player with chips along with a laptop showing the WV state outline for a story about an update on when online poker will officially launch in the Mountain State.

West Virginia Online Poker To Launch ‘Later This Year’

PlayWV spoke with West Virginia Lottery Executive Director John Myers about the potential timeline of a launch date for online poker.

Posted on: February 7, 2024 | | Corey Sharp