About the Author
Chav Vasilev
Who is Chav Vasilev?
Chav Vasilev is a freelance writer at Bonus, whose topics of focus include new product releases, industry deals, online lotteries, and skill games. Chav has been writing for Catena Media since 2022 and also contributed to the now-retired Michigan Sharp and NJ Gambling Sites.
Outside Catena, Chav has written on a broad spectrum of topics, including sports, travel, real estate, and pets. Before he started writing, Chav used to manage fast-casual restaurants, specializing in operational efficiency and turning around underperforming locations.
Chav is an avid traveler and splits his time between the US and Europe. He has become somewhat of a sweepstakes casino expert, as there are no legal online casinos in his home state of Florida for now, though he hopes that will change soon.
Citations
- Politics and ‘power of the open casket’, Politico, Aug 2, 2023
- Video game streamers are rebelling against Twitch’s lower revenue split and moving to a 4-month old platform run by a crypto casino operator in Australia, Fortune, June 16, 2023
Top Bonus.com Articles by Chav Vasilev
- Virginia’s General Assembly Passes Skill Games Bill, Sends to Governor, March 6, 2024
- Nassau Coliseum Casino Proposal—Another Setback in Court for Las Vegas Sands, Feb 27, 2024
- Resorts World Las Vegas Removes Controversial President Scott Sibella Amid NY Casino Bid, Sep 20, 2023
- Life After Barstool: Can Penn Rejuvenate Its Hollywood Online Casino Brand?, Aug 23, 2023
- Why Do Operators of Video Gaming Terminals Have Such Influence in Illinois?, July 27, 2023
- Gambling-Friendly Streaming Site Kick Owned By Crypto Casino Stake.com Founders, April 3, 2023
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Latest articles
Ohio Online Casino Legalization and iLottery Back in Play With Sen. Manning Leading the Charge
Ohio lawmakers are making another attempt to legalize online casinos after failing in 2024. The bill, SB 197, was introduced this week by state Sen. Nathan Manning. It would allow up to 11 online casino brands with a tax rate of 36% to 40%, the highest among iGaming states. The proposal would also allow online […]
PENN Institutional Investor Accuses Board of Destroying Value, Disenfranchising Shareholders
PENN Entertainment shareholder HG Vora Capital Management has issued a public letter to fellow shareholders and a proxy statement encouraging them to vote for its board picks. The firm, which owns about 4.8% of PENN stock, has criticized the company’s leadership. HG Vora nominated three independent directors in advance of the upcoming annual meeting for PENN […]
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Abandons Its Election-Betting Case Against Kalshi
The CFTC’s enforcement stance has changed under the Trump administration, and it will no longer oppose Kalshi’s US political offerings.
Are Push Notifications the Next Target for Legislators’ Responsible Gambling Efforts?
As Minnesota continues to work through online sports betting, it is considering banning push notifications from online operators.
County Court Rules Redeveloped ‘Queen of Virginia’ Skill Game Machines are Legal
The debate over skill game machines in Virginia has taken another turn after a county judge ruled that the Queen of Virginia games are legal.
MGM Agrees to $8.5M Settlement in Nix, Bowyer Investigation
MGM Resorts reached a proposed settlement for $8.5 million with the (NGCB), following an investigation for illegal bookmaking.
Macau-Based Casino Game Manufacturer Pulls Producs From US Amid Tariffs
Macau-based online casino game manufacturer, LT Game, is leaving the US market due to increased tariff rates.
Elaine Wynn, Co-Founder of Wynn Resorts and Las Vegas Visionary, Dead at 82
Elaine Wynn, Co-Founder of Wynn Resorts, as well as being a Las Vegas visionary, has passed away at the age of 82.
Shareholders Push Casino Companies to Study the Economic Viability of Smoking Bans
Anti-smoking advocacy groups are urging shareholders of four gambling giants to demand that they conduct studies on smoke-free casinos.
Nevada Senate Passes Bill to Increase Regulatory Reach, Penalties for Illegal Gambling
Nevada is looking to impose stricter penalties on illegal gambling in a bill that passed unanimously in the state’s Senate.
