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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
Travel Destinations Where Grown-Ups Still Get To Feel Wonder
Wonder isn't just for kids at a theme park. These five U.S. destinations, from a surreal art maze to a 300-foot redwood grove, are built (or grown) to make grown-ups feel it too.
By Cole Rush
The 5 States Leaving Billions in Gambling Money on the Table
California and Texas could support billions in online gambling revenue. We crunched the numbers to see which states are leaving the most on the table.
By Cole Rush
Sydney Sweeney to LeBron: Prediction Markets Bet on Star Power
Sydney Sweeney just became an equity partner at Novig. She joins a growing list of A-listers cashing massive checks from prediction markets, including LeBron James, Timothée Chalamet and many others.
By Cole Rush
"No Chance" Isn’t 0%: A Sports Fan’s Guide to Probability
Sports fans rarely speak in percentages; they speak in "locks" and "coin flips" and "no chance." Here's how to translate the everyday language of sports confidence into real probabilities.
By Cole Rush
The Case for Taking the Train Instead of Flying
Amtrak just had its best year ever and rolled out a faster Acela. Airlines still win on raw speed. Here's an honest, numbers-first look at cost, comfort, reliability, and emissions, so you can pick the right mode for the right trip.
By Cole Rush
Life’s A Gamble: How Carnival Games Make Casinos Look Good
Carnival games look like harmless fun, but weighted bottles, oval hoops, and brutal math turn most midway booths into a house edge with a stuffed animal attached.
By Cole Rush
