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
New York Class Action Against DraftKings Is Latest in Series of Suits Over ‘Risk-Free’ Promos
Although US gambling operators dropped the word “free” from their marketing last year, the former popularity of the term continues to produce lawsuits, the most recent of which is a federal class action targeting DraftKings. The plaintiff, Samantha Guery, sued in the Southern District of New York, alleging that the company’s promotion misled new players […]
Pennsylvania Senator Wayne Fontana Delivers His Promised Ban on Credit Card Deposits
Thanks to a bill introduced by Senator Wayne Fontana, credit cards may soon disappear as a payment option for Pennsylvania online casinos. He and six cosponsors have proposed legislation that would amend the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to ban credit card usage for all online gambling in the state, which includes: Online casinos Online sportsbooks iLottery purchases […]
Conference Committee Holds Alabama’s Last Hope for Gambling Expansion, But Time Is Short
A conference committee meeting this week will kick off what is the last hope for an Alabama gambling expansion referendum this November. The goal of the committee will be to find a compromise between the state’s House and Senate. Both chambers passed gambling legislation earlier this year, but have significantly different views on which forms […]
Lawmakers in Delaware Propose a Switch to a Multi-License System To Boost Tax Revenue—Could Online Casinos Follow?
Delaware lawmakers are looking to break away from the current monopoly system for online sports betting with a bill in the state’s General Assembly to establish a new multi-license system. While the state has benefited from the recent change of technology partner from 888 Holdings to Rush Street Interactive, some lawmakers believe a competitive market […]
Gov. Youngkin Amends Virginia Skill Game Bill, Angers Lawmakers and Small Business
After a last-minute veto, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposed significant changes to skill games legislation, angering the machines’ proponents. The changes would categorize skill game machines closer to casino-style games, impose restrictions on their numbers and locations, and call for a higher tax rate. While many expected Youngkin’s veto, few anticipated a 75-page bill. While opponents […]
Alabama’s Gambling Referendum in Jeopardy Unless House & Senate Can Resolve Disagreement on Details
Alabama residents could get their first chance since 1999 to vote on gambling expansion in a referendum this year, but only if the state’s two legislative chambers can agree on which forms of gambling should go on the ballot. After months of preparations, the House passed two comprehensive bills in February. These included a lottery, […]
Allwyn Entertainment Says the Future of Lottery is in Live-Streaming and Social Causes
Lottery sales could grow 40% in the next decade, but only if they evolve to meet the needs of millennials and Generation Z. So says Allwyn Entertainment, a global lottery operator, which recently published its analysis of the industry and its future. According to Allwyn, the key is making further investments in live-streaming technology and […]
K&F Growth Capital Slams Bally’s Board, Interactive Strategy & Standard General Takeover Offer
K&F Growth Capital (K&F), which holds a stake in Bally’s Corporation, has sent an open letter to the company’s Board of Directors recommending that they reject the takeover offer from Standard General, another minority shareholder partially controlled by Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim. In its letter, the asset management firm claims that Bally’s is currently undervalued […]
Downstate NY Casino License Delays Could Mean No iGaming Until 2026 at Earliest
Establishing a new casino resort is rarely quick, but the New York downstate licensing process has been positively glacial—and worse, it’s holding up other gambling expansion efforts. In the latest update, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) said it might not issue licenses until late 2025. That’s a problem for Sen. Joe Addabbo and his allies […]
Bragg Gaming the Latest of Several Publicly-Traded Gambling Companies Looking for Buyers
Bragg Gaming is one of several gambling companies seeking to change ownership, something that looks to be forming a trend for the industry in 2024. As it released its Q4 and annual results, the content and technology provider announced it had formed a special committee to consider the company’s future, including a potential sale. The […]
