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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 Best Holidays for a Casino Trip (and the Worst)
A holiday trip feels like the obvious time to hit a casino. It's usually the worst time. Here's why the biggest weekends cost you value, and why Christmas Day and New Year's Day quietly deliver it.
By Cole Rush
What Is DK Replay? Inside DraftKings' Oregon-Only Betting Product
DraftKings will take your bet on a pitch thrown years ago. DK Replay turns old MLB at-bats into blind wagers, bronze-to-gold ratings and all. One catch: it's Oregon-only, and DraftKings isn't saying when that changes.
By Cole Rush
Did McDonald’s Monopoly Teach Us How to Gamble?
McDonald's Monopoly Game asked nothing of players but a tap and a peel. Legally, that's not gambling. Psychologically, the reward wiring looks identical, and that raises an uncomfortable question about who's playing.
By Cole Rush
Life’s A Gamble: Golf's Betting History
Golf plays the part of a stuffy, no-gambling sport. Don't believe it. From Nassau bets to skins games, wagering has ridden shotgun with golf since 1744. Here's how the sport's betting DNA still runs every Saturday round.
By Cole Rush
Gambling Mysteries Explained: Why Do We Blow on Dice for Luck?
Every craps table has a shooter cupping the dice and blowing on them before the roll. The gesture does nothing to a fair roll, but its backstory runs from cheating scams to Hollywood folklore.
By Cole Rush
$10,000 in Bets, Four Sportsbooks: Which Rewards Program is Best?
We compared $10,000 in wagers across Caesars, BetMGM, Fanatics and DraftKings rewards programs to see which actually pays. The numbers aren't close, but property regulars and pure bettors should read the fine print differently.
By Cole Rush
