Cole Rush

Cole Rush has been writing about the gambling indiustry in one way or another for 10+ years. He considers himself a jack of all gambling trades, able to write about real money casinos, sports betting, sweepstakes gaming, prediction markets, and every other corner of the industry from a true player's perspective. He also relishes covering the weird and wacky parts of gambling: hidden gems, pop culture gambling crossoevers, and up-and-coming sports. Cole has written for many gambling-focused publications, including iGaming Business, Global Gaming Business, PlayUSA, Gaming Today, and others. Cole lives in Chicago, where he cheers for DA BEARS.

PlayUSA Specialities

Slot reviews, casino game strategy hubs, responsible gambling

Industry Expertise

Cole has worked in the industry since he was a fresh college grad in 2014. He started at Scientific Games, a lottery and casino supplier, before going freelance in 2020. He's authored more than 120 reviews and resource pages for PlayUSA.

Editorial Background

Cole's experience spans dozens of publications, including in-depth interviews and features for iGaming Business and Global Gaming Business. He has written hundreds of casino and gambling platform reviews for numerous sites like PlayUSA and others.

Awards

Cole has never won an award, but that means he also hasn't lost one. Huge! His claim to fame? A 2022 appearance on "Password," a game show starring Jimmy Fallon and Keke Palmer. Cole is also one of the voices in the chorus you hear during the bonus round of the Heidi's Bier Haus slot game.

Posts by Cole Rush

National Council on Problem Gambling releases annual report on helpline callers.

Problem Gambling Report Shows Younger, More Racially Diverse Bettors Seeking Help

The annual report from the National Council on Problem Gambling shows a trend of younger, racially diverse, online bettors calling helpline

Cole Rush June 1, 2026

Coinsback Casino review and bonus breakdown

CoinsBack Casino Review | Fully Tested Ratings

I signed up and tested CoinsBack Social Casino to rate this new social casino, its unique coin-back program, and its free welcome pack.

Cole Rush May 21, 2026

Kalshi joins the National Council on Problem Gambling.

Kalshi Joins Problem Gambling Group as it Claims to be a Financial Trading Company

Prediction market firm Kalshi has insisted it's not a gambling platform, but it recently joined the National Council on Problem Gambling

Cole Rush May 21, 2026

Online Roulette for Real Money

Find online roulette for real money at top US sites like BetMGM, DraftKings, and Caesars. Learn about roulette variants, odds, and strategy.

Cole Rush May 19, 2026

Treating gambling addiction takes an understanding of how the brain works.

Understanding a Gambler’s Brain: How to Effectively Treat Addiction

Allen R. Miller of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy explains that understanding how the brain works is key to treating gambling disorder

Cole Rush May 18, 2026

Casino.click Review | An Honest Assessment

I reviewed Casino.click to assess where it beats the competition and where it falls short. Find out the results in my honest assessment.

Cole Rush May 15, 2026

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