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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 betting on golf, playing Mississippi Stud, or eyeing the roulette wheel.

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BetRivers Launches Illinois’ First Online Sportsbook

June 18, 2020 | By: Cole Rush

BetRivers launched its online sportsbook in Illinois today, making it the first digital sportsbook available in the Land of Lincoln. Bettors can register online through the Android App, mobile browser on an iOS device, or on desktop by heading to the BetRivers website. The sportsbook was developed by Rush Street Interactive. Rush Street Gaming owns […]

California Sports Betting Bill Receives League Support, But Tribes Vow To ‘Vigorously Fight’ Passage

June 10, 2020 | By: Cole Rush

California’s sports betting bill, approved last week by the state’s Senate Committee, has already garnered its fair share of opponents and supporters.  The bill, SCA-6, proposes an amendment to the California constitution that sets forth a framework and implementation details for legal sports betting in the state. If made into law, SCA-6 would allow California’s […]

Las Vegas Casinos Face Challenging Reopening Amid Dueling National Crises

June 5, 2020 | By: Cole Rush

Las Vegas kicked off its reopening efforts this week, but turnout has so far been relatively sparse amid continuing Coronavirus concerns and nationwide political unrest.  The Nevada gambling hub expected to begin its reopening efforts after a hiatus exceeding two months due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. George Floyd’s death at the hands of police […]

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 PA becomes the tenth online casino in the Keystone State. […]

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 […]

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