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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 10 Wildest NHL Goalie Masks of All Time, Ranked
From painted-on stitches to a cyborg skull wired with Canadiens history, these 10 goalie masks turned protective gear into some of the best art in sports.
By Cole Rush
GTA VI By the Numbers: The Biggest Entertainment Gamble Ever?
A budget Rockstar won't confirm, a trailer that beat MrBeast, and a price tag of $79.99. These are the numbers behind GTA VI.
By Cole Rush
The NHL Needs a Cold Shower After Failed Romance Audiobooks
The NHL's "Hot for Hockey" audiobooks vanished from Spotify within a week, joining Stan Lee superheroes and a glowing puck on the league's long list of strange swings for new fans.
By Cole Rush
Want to Slow Sweepstakes Casino Growth? Turn Off the Ads
Florida is targeting the tech platforms that advertise sweepstakes casinos. Could cutting off customer acquisition be more damaging than statewide bans?
By Cole Rush
Do AI Detectors Like Pangram, ZeroGPT, Grammarly Actually Work?
There are plenty of AI detectors out there – including Pangram, ZeroGPT, Grammarly – but do any of them actually work? The answer might surprise you.
By Cole Rush
Why Hobbies Are Good for You (Even Watching Sports)
Research links hobbies to better mood, sharper thinking, and lower disease risk. Even rooting for a team can help, as long as the benefit comes from the community and not just the scoreboard.
By Cole Rush