Cole Rush

Content writer

Cole Rush is a writer for PlayUSA. Cole received his degree in creative writing from the University of Iowa and then kickstarted his career in online gambling at WMS Gaming, which was later acquired by Scientific Games, now Light & Wonder.

Following his six-year stint at Scientific Games, Cole made the leap to freelance journalism in 2020. Now, he covers every nook and cranny of the industry, including online casinos, social and sweepstakes casinos, sports betting, new markets, and much more. Cole is especially dedicated to thoroughly testing land-based casinos, online igaming operators, and even processes in the igaming space. After spending hours testing, he is able to thoroughly explain to readers what to expect, highlighting both the pros and cons.

Cole lives in Chicago and is a long-suffering Bears fan. In his spare time, he loves to read, and he frequently writes about books as well.

You can contact Cole at ColeRush91@gmail.com.

Sample PlayUSA Pages by Cole Rush

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Posts by Cole Rush:

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Top 5 Sweepstakes Casinos Like Crown Coins

Crown Coins is a very popular sweepstakes casino. If you are looking for other sites that offer a similar experience, check out our guide.

Posted on: August 18, 2025 | Cole Rush

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Best Live Dealer Blackjack Casinos for US Players

Find the best sites & apps to legally play live dealer blackjack in the US. Learn how everything works and choose well!

Posted on: August 12, 2025 | Cole Rush

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Sweepstakes Casino Bans Gain Momentum: Is Legal Online Gaming Next?

States are cracking down on sweepstakes casinos. How does this impact the future of online gambling and the push for legal US online casinos?

Posted on: August 5, 2025 | | Cole Rush

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Why Offshore Gambling Still Thrives in the US – and What to Do About It

Why are U.S. gamblers still choosing offshore sites? From privacy to crypto, here’s what’s driving the trend—and what’s being done about it.

Posted on: August 4, 2025 | | Cole Rush

Finding Sites Like Your Favorite Sweeps Casino

Love playing at a sweepstakes casino and looking for others like it? We provide a list of operators and give you important info to consider.

Posted on: August 4, 2025 | | Cole Rush

Top Sweepstakes Sites Like Fliff

Fliff is a popular sweepstakes sports betting app. If you are looking for other sites that offer a similar experience, check out our guide.

Posted on: July 22, 2025 | | Cole Rush

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