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Cole Rush is a freelance writer, crossword constructor, and creative tinkerer with more than 10 years of experience writing about anything and everything. Cole’s primary area of expertise is the gambling industry, covering the expansion of sportsbooks and online casinos alongside emerging spaces like sweepstakes casinos and prediction markets. Before taking the freelance leap, Cole worked for 6 years in marketing and communications at a major casino and lottery supplier.
Cole’s claim to fame is an appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s Password in 2022, where he played with Jimmy and Heidi Klum to take home a $16,000 payday.
Three days a week, Cole sits at his desk and toils away at the keyboard, writing articles and in-depth reviews of casinos, prediction markets platforms, AI, and more. The other two days, he spends at home with his daughter, living the part-time stay-at-home dad dream.
Experience
- Casino
- Sports Betting
- Lifestyle
Articles by Cole Rush
The Strange Gambling Laws Behind Cruise Ship Casinos
Cruise ship casinos only open once a ship clears territorial waters, and the odds, oversight, and rules that follow are nothing like a Vegas floor. Here's what actually changes at sea.
By Cole Rush
Why More Tennis Pros Are Finding a Second Act in Pickleball
Pickleball is becoming more than a second sport for tennis pros. It’s opening doors to new careers, businesses, and ownership opportunities off the court.
By Cole Rush
How Subscriptions Use Gambling Psychology to Hook You
Streaming services, apps, and subscription boxes may look nothing like a casino, but many tap into the same psychological forces that make gambling so hard to walk away from.
By Cole Rush
Why 'Bet $5, Get $200' Isn't Free Money
Sportsbooks make “Bet $5, Get $200” sound like an easy payday, but bonus bets come with expiration dates, restrictions and payout rules that make that $200 worth less than it appears.
By Cole Rush
The Best Gambling Songs Ever Written, Ranked
From Kenny Rogers to Sting, these seven songs go beyond casino clichés to capture the risk, psychology and obsession behind gambling.
By Cole Rush
Five Incredibly Weird 'Sports' That Are Suddenly Taking Off
Suction-cup darts, marble racing, and grappling inside a car sound made up. They aren't, and some now have ESPN airtime and serious prize money.
By Cole Rush
