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Cole Rush

Cole Rush

Cole Rush is a Chicago-based writer and contributor for Bonus.com. His work has been showcased in various gaming industry magazines and online columns. Prior to freelance writing, Cole spent seven years in communications at a gambling and lottery supplier. A Chicago native, Cole's favorite teams are, predictably, da Bears and da Bulls. When he visits the casino, you’ll most likely find him playing Mississippi Stud or spinning some slots.

Who is Cole Rush?

Cole is a gambling industry expert with 10 years of experience writing about online casinos, slots, sports betting, and every other nook and cranny of the betting world.

Prior to kickstarting his freelance career, Cole worked for a major lottery and slots provider. In 2020, Cole welcomed his layoff as an opportunity and took the freelance plunge. He has since been navigating the warm waters of being his own boss. He has written for Catena Media for more than three years now, and he certainly doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon.

Cole’s written-word tendrils have wormed their way into a myriad of other publications, including Gaming Today, Play Illinois, The Quill To Live, Reactor Mag (formerly Tor.com), and iGaming Business. He writes a monthly gambling newsletter called Odd Balls with Dan Holmes.

If you manage to catch a glimpse of Cole in the wild, the sight is likely to be relatively boring. He spends his free time immersed in thick fantasy tomes or playing video games. In 2022, Cole appeared on NBC’s game show Password, where he competed with Jimmy Fallon and Heidi Klum. He is working on his first novel—It Happened In Renwood—which he claims will debut “eventually.”

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Maryland Sports Betting Referendum Moves Forward In Mad Rush

May 20, 2020 | By: Cole Rush

Maryland state legislators pushed through a sports betting referendum in a mad rush of legislation before its COVID-19 related adjournment. With Governor Larry Hogan’s signature, the Maryland sports betting referendum could move forward in November as planned. Maryland is looking to join many of its Northeastern neighbors in the legal sports betting arena. The Free […]

Two Years Post-PASPA: Where US Sports Betting Stands

May 18, 2020 | By: Cole Rush

Two years ago this month, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, known as PASPA.  The Federal government enacted PASPA over 25 years before. It effectively barred sports betting on a federal level. Notable exceptions included Nevada, a US land-based (and now digital) gambling hub and sports […]

Colorado’s First Week of Sports Betting Sees Some Oddball Leaders

May 10, 2020 | By: Cole Rush

Amid nationwide shutdowns and the complete cessation of professional sports leagues, Colorado became the latest US state to launch legalized sports betting on May 1, 2020. Colorado’s first week of sports betting saw some oddball bets in unique times.  Colorado’s First Week One week in, Colorado’s sports betting operators saw a rise in betting on […]

DraftKings Debuts Online Casino Product In Pennsylvania

May 4, 2020 | By: Cole Rush

On May 1, 2020, players saw the launch of DraftKings In Pennsylvania. The daily fantasy sports and sports betting juggernaut debuted its Pennsylvania online casino product in partnership with Hollywood Casino, a Penn National Gaming affiliate.  Following Caesars launch just a week prior, DraftKings Casino becomes the tenth online casino in the Keystone State. Players […]

Caesars Launches In Pennsylvania With State’s Ninth Online Casino

April 30, 2020 | By: Cole Rush

On April 23, Caesars Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: CZR) online casino launched in Pennsylvania. This follows the company’s March 10 sportsbook launch in the state. The Caesars launch in Pennsylvania marks the ninth online casino permitted in the state.  Caesars Online Casino, as the platform is branded, launched in partnership with Harrah’s Philadelphia. This followed the all-clear from […]

Colorado Sports Betting Will Launch May 1

April 30, 2020 | By: Cole Rush

We are set to see Colorado sports betting launch on May 1 as scheduled.  The state’s casinos remain closed under Governor Polis’ “safer at home” order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sporting events are on hold indefinitely. Still, the Colorado Division of Gaming and state regulators are pushing forward. Punters will have access to […]

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