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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Massachusetts iLottery Launch Delayed Until 2026 Amid Funding Delays—Is the Wait Normal?
The Massachusetts online lottery won’t arrive in 2025 as initially expected, as a Lottery official revealed last week that the anticipated launch date has been pushed back until approximately April 2026. That’s about five months slower than the initially projected timeline. News of the delay came last week during an event with Massachusetts Treasurer Deb […]
Global Poker to Host Grand Prix Turbo Series Over Austin Formula One Weekend, Starting Today
With the start of the F1 Austin weekend, Global Poker is hosting its penultimate Grand Prix Turbo Series of tournaments, with 250,000 Sweeps Coins in prizes, plus individual leaderboards. The event actually consists of two similar series, one using Sweeps Coins (SCs, which can be redeemed for cash prizes) and the other using Gold Coins […]
SVPGC, a New South Virginia Organization, Aims to Raise Local Awareness on Problem Gambling
As part of a statewide effort to tackle gambling addiction, three South Virginia organizations have joined forces to create the Southern Virginia Problem Gambling Cooperative (SVPGC). Together, they plan to serve the region and educate residents about the dangers of problem gambling. The three parties to the SVPGC are: Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services Board Southside Behavioral […]
EveryMatrix Acquires Slot Developer Fantasma Games as Part of US-Oriented Expansion Strategy
Content aggregator EveryMatrix is set to acquire Swedish slot developer Fantasma Games for the equivalent of $20 million (SEK 209.8 million), following a vote in which over 95% of Fantasma shareholders agreed to the transaction. EveryMatrix’s platform offers over 29,000 games from over 350 third-party developers and its in-house game development wing, Armadillo Studios. It […]
Arkansas Supreme Court Rejects a Challenge to Ballot Measure for Local Approval on Fourth Casino
The Arkansas Supreme Court has partially dismissed a lawsuit challenging an upcoming ballot measure that would revoke a retail casino license in Pope County and make it harder for the state to issue new ones. The court rejected claims by the Arkansas Canvassing Compliance Committee (ACCC) and Cherokee Nation Entertainment that the group Local Voters in […]
Sphere Entertainment Loses Another CFO Amid Successful Events But Continued Losses
Sphere Entertainment’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Treasurer, David F. Byrnes, is leaving the company. Byrnes is the latest high-profile departure from the new Las Vegas landmark, which has been as costly as it is visually impressive. Sphere announced it would start looking for a replacement soon. However, Byrnes will remain in […]
Youtuber ‘Greatness Reinvented’ Wins Big at Beau Rivage Casino While Fleeing Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton wreaked havoc across Florida, YouTuber and rapper Jason Jensen, who goes by “Greatness Reinvented,” found refuge at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. There, his unfortunate situation took on a silver lining as he won nearly $150,000 on a single spin. Early Tuesday morning, around 7 a.m., Jensen was playing the […]
Inspired Entertainment To Launch NHL-Licensed Virtual Sports Games Before the End of 2024
Inspired Entertainment has announced that it is developing hockey-themed virtual sports products featuring real NHL teams and their official jerseys. The company expects to roll out the new games globally before the end of the year thanks to a new partnership deal it signed with the league this week. Virtual sports are Inspired’s focus as […]
EZ Baccarat Coming to Online Casinos With Two New Side Bets
EZ Baccarat, a popular variant at retail casinos, will soon be available for online play thanks to Galaxy Gaming and Evolution. What’s more, Galaxy Gaming will be introducing two new side bets for the game at this year’s Global Gaming Expo: Divine 9 and Golden Talons. These will complement the existing two side bets, Dragon […]
Kentucky Nonprofit Files a Lawsuit Seeking To Recover Losses From Skill Machines
A suit based on a 1798 law seeks to recover Kentuckians’ losses from “gray,” or skill machines. The nonprofit Empathy in Action filed the lawsuit to reclaim funds lost by state residents playing gray market skill game machines over the past five years. Kentucky’s Loss Recovery Act (LRA) allows the recuperation of losses from illegal […]
