Chav Vasilev, Author at Bonus.com

About the Author

Chav Vasilev

Having worked in restaurant management for years, Chav turned his passion for sports into a career as a sports betting and online gambling freelance writer. Having grown up in Europe, he has been exposed to betting and gambling for years and has closely followed the U.S. growth. When not writing, you can find him playing poker online or watching and betting on soccer (Hala Madrid/YNWA), NFL, NBA, and F1.

Latest articles

Video gaming terminals (aka video lottery terminals) look like slots but have different underlying math.

New Indiana Bill Aims To Establish Video Gaming Terminals

February 3, 2023 | By: Chav Vasilev

A new bill in Indiana aims to bring Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) to the Hoosier State. VGTs bear a superficial resemblance to slot machines but use different math. Whereas each spin of a slot machine is independent, VGTs select prizes from a limited pool, much like scratch lottery tickets. They then determine what combination of […]

The 34th Street Ferry would be one of several convenient ways to access Soloviev's proposed Freedom Plaza.

The Latest New York City Casino Partnership: Soloviev Group Plus Mohegan Gaming

February 2, 2023 | By: Chav Vasilev

Yet another participant has entered the race for a downstate New York casino. The latest bid comes from developer Soloviev Group and its operator partner Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. Soloviev plans to create an entertainment district called Freedom Plaza on Manhattan’s east side. Aside from the casino, the project highlights include a 1,000+ room hotel, […]

Two Minnesota men are accused of playing casino games with other people's money while streaming the games to them over TikTok.

Minnesota Investigates Alleged TikTok Proxy Gambling Scheme

January 30, 2023 | By: Chav Vasilev

Two Minnesota men are suspected of using TikTok to run an illegal gambling operation. The state’s Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED) is investigating the possible racket. Allegedly, an Edina resident was collecting money from would-be gamblers to play at the casino on their behalf. The man – or sometimes his brother – would then live-stream […]

The University of Houston conducted a survey on public attitudes towards gambling in Texas.

University of Houston Finds Majority of Texans Support Expanded Gambling

January 30, 2023 | By: Chav Vasilev

A new survey by the University of Houston found that Texans support changes in the state’s gambling laws. The survey came from the university’s Hobby School of Public Affairs. It found that 75% of residents support a recent bill to expand gambling in the state. Only 13% say they strongly oppose the measure. Additionally, 69% […]

The former Hotel Pennsylvania is one site being considered for a New York City casino.

Vornado Realty Trust May Compete With Rival SL Green’s NYC Casino Bid

January 25, 2023 | By: Chav Vasilev

Vornado Realty Trust is exploring the possibility of submitting a bid to build a casino in New York City. Vornado is the city’s second-largest commercial landlord. The company is considering the site of the former Hotel Pennsylvania near Penn Station and Madison Square Garden for its proposed casino. The now-vacant hotel will be demolished by […]

Greentube Acquires Alteatec in Mission to Increase B2B Offerings

January 19, 2023 | By: Chav Vasilev

Greentube, a casino game developer, announced it acquired a majority shareholding in the Malta-based iGaming management system platform and software provider Alteatec. The company said the deal will add to its B2B offerings. The Vienna-based online gaming specialist Greentube – a Novomatic Digital Gaming and Entertainment division – did not release the financial details about […]