Corey Sharp

Northeast Philadelphia. Lead Writer for @catenamedia. Formerly: @PhillyInquirer, @NBCSPhilly. Opinions are my own. The battles we fight are on the inside.

[Kevin Cooney @KevinCooney]

For those of us who grew up in Northeast and Roosevelt Mall area, the idea of a small plane crashing out of the sky at Friday rush hour on Cottman Ave is a terrifying sight. Thinking of and praying for everyone in the area

[Armentani Brothers @ArmentaniBros]

The Bank was on fire this weekend 🔥 Awesome meeting so many of you at our show 🙌🏽 See ya soon 🕺🏼#playthemix #RedOctober @Phillies

[Armentani Brothers @ArmentaniBros]

PHILLIES FANS! Come see us perform at Game 1 of the NLDS @ 1:45 at the @Phillies Block Party outside Citizen’s Bank Park 🍾

Excited to meet you there. Let’s make this the craziest pre-game set in history🕺🏼

Like & Retweet this if you hate the Mets 🫡 #redoctober #WinnersWin

[Corey Sharp @ByCoreySharp]

Just a few of my bros from the neighborhood contributing to a magical Phillies run!!! Making us all proud!!! @ArmentaniBros @GreekGeorge96 @JimtheGreek18

[Alex Coffey @byalexcoffey]

A few months ago, Garrett Stubbs approached a DJ trio from NE Philly - the Armentani Brothers - about making a new post-win mix for the team.

Since then, they've been curating the sound of the Phillies' clubhouse.

The origin story of the new post-win mix
https://t.co/gdOeQseakK

[Armentani Brothers @ArmentaniBros]

Phillies Official Clubhouse Win mix! @Phillies So excited to finally share it with you all let’s go https://t.co/00gTMi0fPj

[Crossing Broad @CrossingBroad]

Here’s the song the Phillies have been using all season after wins and you’ll be hearing all postseason! 50 minutes of HEAT from the @ArmentaniBros

https://t.co/5H1oSYOB5c

[Dave Briggs @dbriggs1969]

A bit of everything on The Playground today. @ByCoreySharp  writes that BetRivers is testing a poker product in Pennsylvania. @GrantDLucas explains why ESPN BET's arrival in New York is delayed and @ellisdrew checks in with some important lottery news
https://t.co/HQ91KvVavR

[State Rep. Dan Frankel @RepDanFrankel]

Just like NJ, PA cannot wait for the legal system to save the day and protect the health of workers – they need our help now. #HB1657 https://t.co/mwSJCq5mtg

[Dave Briggs @dbriggs1969]

It's an all-@ByCoreySharp edition of The Playground featuring stories the Catena Media lead writer has written for four different regional sites in the last 24 hours.
Check out today's edition here:
https://t.co/LnSTyvdIGm

[Dave Briggs @dbriggs1969]

The Pennsylvania online casino sector continues to crush it as it leads the nation. July's numbers just dropped and revenue of $216.5 million is the third best month ever and the fifth time in six months above $200 million. @ByCoreySharp with the story:
https://t.co/JfJ4H0qEEA

[Dave Briggs @dbriggs1969]

The Monday edition of The Playground, featuring some of the best regional gambling stories, is now available on Substack. If you like it, please subscribe (for free). Extra thanks if you share it. Today featuring the work of @ByCoreySharp and @ellisdrew
https://t.co/eMUFm8QQKx

[Dave Briggs @dbriggs1969]

PENN Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden made news on multiple fronts today during the company's earnings call, including @PENNEntertain sale rumors and whether PENN would follow DraftKings' lead and add a surcharge. @ByCoreySharp for https://t.co/0krra9UnjU
https://t.co/noanPz3Mo3

[Dave Briggs @dbriggs1969]

DraftKings sports bettors in Pennsylvania get ready. As of Jan. 1, you will be hit with a surcharge on your winnings. CEO Jason Robins explained in detail this morning as covered by @ByCoreySharp for https://t.co/0krra9TPum

https://t.co/tnlxkVxlji

[Dave Briggs @dbriggs1969]

More big news in the gambling industry today as 12 PA casinos are asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to rule that the tax on slots is unconditional since few rules apply to rival skill games. @ByCoreySharp with the story for https://t.co/0krra9UnjU:

https://t.co/0IbbEu9ibw

[Dave Briggs @dbriggs1969]

Big news in the Michigan online casino industry. Horseshoe Casino will debut in September. @ByCoreySharp with the details for https://t.co/w6Ixk9hIHe:

https://t.co/7SSSCEuz3X

[Dave Briggs @dbriggs1969]

Is @GardnerWhite taking a page out of @MattressMack's playbook by promising to rebate you for your furniture purchase if the @Lions win the next @SuperBowl?
https://t.co/cIkNQUtLCL explores:
https://t.co/BqLME1NMLH

[Dave Briggs @dbriggs1969]

A https://t.co/cIkNQUujsj analysis by @ByCoreySharp found that if @FanDuel's parent company Flutter purchases @PENNEntertain it would instantly have at least 46% of Michigan's online sports betting market and 29% of the lucrative online casino market.
https://t.co/CVoPx8EuI6

[Dave Briggs @dbriggs1969]

• @betway will keep operating its online casino in Pennsylvania despite shuttering all US sports betting operations. @ByCoreySharp with the story for https://t.co/0krra9TPum

https://t.co/yUAoxWuiGT

[Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn]

Free agent guard Collin Gillespie has agreed on a two-way deal with the Suns, sources tell ESPN.

[Corey Sharp @ByCoreySharp]

I learned that the legality of Pennsylvania skill games is heading to the Supreme Court. My story for @PlayPANews:

https://t.co/uB1AnX6n4e