About the Author
Cole Rush
Years of experience in the lottery industry
Cole kickstarted his career with an internship at WMS Gaming, which was later acquired by Scientific Games — one of the leading operators in the US lottery and iLottery market.
Following his six-year stint embedded in the lottery industry at Scientific Games, Cole made the leap to freelance journalism in 2020.
What does Cole Rush love to write?
Cole covers every nook and cranny of gambling, including lottery, online casinos, sports betting, new markets, and much more. He particularly enjoys covering the weirdest, wackiest corners of the gaming world: obscure and under-appreciated games, and gambling’s inextricable relationship with pop culture.
Though his expertise includes the entire US gambling industry, Cole is a Chicago native, which makes him especially familiar with lottery operations in Illinois.
Cole received his degree in creative writing from the University of Iowa.
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