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Chav Vasilev

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Chav Vasilev

Chav Vasilev

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After years of managing fast-casual restaurants, Chav turned his passion for sports and occasional slot wins into a career as an iGaming writer. Sharing his time between Europe and the US, he has been exposed to betting and gambling for years and has closely followed the growth in the US. Chav is a proponent of playing responsibly and playing only at legal online sites. When not writing, you will find him watching and betting on sports, especially soccer, or trying to land the next big bonus on a slot.

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.

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      Hampton Beach is home to one of New Hampshire's charity casinos.

      New Hampshire Considers Replacing HHR Machines With Slots, and Other Changes for Charitable Casinos

      September 12, 2024 | By: Chav Vasilev

      Charitable gaming in New Hampshire could soon see important changes, including how casinos partner with charities and the introduction of true, casino-style slots. The New Hampshire Charitable Gaming Study Commission (NGCGSC) is considering several recommendations from Spectrum Gaming in a study on the future of gaming in the state. The commission will make its final […]

      The sign atop the Chicago Tribune publishing plant, which Bally's has begun demolishing to build its permanent waterfront casino.

      Bally’s Chicago Permanent Casino Construction Begins With Tribune Publishing Demolition

      August 29, 2024 | By: Chav Vasilev

      Hard RocConstruction of Bally’s permanent downtown Chicago casino is officially underway, having started with the demolition of the former Chicago Tribune publishing plant, which occupied the site. The company expects to complete the resort’s construction within two years, keeping it on schedule for the state-mandated September 2026 opening. The demolition will take three to four […]

      Lucky Cat Baccarat is a PENN-exclusive casino game it has converted into a live dealer experience with Light & Wonder.

      Hollywood Casino Michigan Introduces Branded Live Dealer Games Through Light & Wonder Deal

      August 28, 2024 | By: Chav Vasilev

      Hollywood Casino owner PENN Entertainment has announced a partnership deal with Light & Wonder (LNW) to deliver branded live dealer games to its Michigan online casino. Players can now play blackjack and PENN’s unique Lucky Cat Baccarat at exclusive tables featuring the branding of the retail Hollywood Casino at Greektown, one of three Detroit commercial casinos. […]

      Three Tiers are central to BetRivers' new iRush Rewards loyalty program.

      BetRivers’ New iRush Rewards Loyalty Program Features Long-Term Tiers Alongside Short-Term Levels

      August 28, 2024 | By: Chav Vasilev

      Rush Street Interactive (RSI), the operator of the BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse brands, has made enhancements to its iRush Rewards Program. The most significant change is the addition of a second type of loyalty status—Tiers—that provides longer-lasting benefits than the old system. Highlights of the improved loyalty program, which went live on Monday, include: Addition of the […]

      A group of federal lawmakers have written a letter to the CFTC urging it to take action on election betting.

      Lawmakers Urge CFTC to Implement New Rules Against Election Betting Before November

      August 8, 2024 | By: Chav Vasilev

      Eight Democratic lawmakers are urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to enforce a May proposal to prohibit US election predictions on platforms like PredictIt and Kalshi. The lawmakers include five US Senators and three House Representatives: Jeffrey A. Merkley, Senator from Oregon Sheldon Whitehouse, Senator from Rhode Island Elizabeth Warren, Senator from Massachusetts Chris […]

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