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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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MGM Grand Millions New Jersey Jackpot Passes $4 Million, Will Break US Record
One lucky BetMGM Casino, Borgata Online, or Wheel of Fortune Casino player in New Jersey will soon be making gambling history as the winner of the biggest online slots jackpot yet produced by regulated US markets. The progressive jackpot shared by MGM Grand Millions and other exclusive slots passed the $4 million mark and sat at $4.1 million […]
Illinois Senate Bill Would Prohibit Chicago From Banning VGTs Without a Referendum
An Illinois Senate bill aims to amend the state’s Video Gaming Act to prohibit municipalities with a population over 1 million from banning video gaming terminals (VGTs) except by referendum. State Sen. Donald P. DeWitte sponsored the bill, which seemingly targets Chicago. Because it’s the only city in the state with a population that fits […]
New Jersey Gambler Sam Antar Appeals to Third Circuit to Consider His Case Against BetMGM
Self-described gambling addiction sufferer Sam Antar will appeal the Jan. 31 dismissal of his lawsuit accusing BetMGM and Borgata Online of predatory practices leading him to lose millions of dollars. On Feb. 26, his lawyer, Matthew Pitt, filed a notice to appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, asking the case to be […]
White Hat Studios Continues US Expansion via Partnership With Caesars in West Virginia
White Hat Studios has extended its partnership with Caesars Palace Casino to West Virginia. The companies already have a similar arrangement in place to bring White Hat content to Caesars’ sites in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Now, Caesars players in West Virginia can likewise play popular White Hat games, many of which feature tie-ins with popular […]
Nassau Coliseum Casino Proposal—Another Setback in Court for Las Vegas Sands
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has hit another stumbling block in its plan to build a casino at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site in Long Island, New York. On Feb. 23, Judge Sarika Kapoor ruled that LVS lacks a valid lease to operate the Coliseum and its surrounding land. In her decision, Kapoor reiterated that […]
Bragg Gaming Expands US Footprint With Golden Nugget Partnership in Michigan
Canadian-based Bragg Gaming continues its expansion in the US via a partnership with Golden Nugget Casino in Michigan. Golden Nugget players can now play games like Egyptian Magic and Cai Fu Emperor Ways by Bragg’s in-house Atomic Slot Lab studio and Devil’s Lock from its partner studio, Bluberi. Golden Nugget is the latest Michigan casino […]
Supremeland Gaming to Debut All-New Slots From Powderkeg Studios in Pennsylvania
New slots, never before seen in the legal US market, are coming to Pennsylvania online casinos as Sweden-based Supremeland Gaming has received interim authorization from the regulator to make its US debut. Online casinos in the state will now be able to offer games from Supremeland’s in-house studio, Powderkeg Studios. The company is awaiting its full […]
Man Sues Powerball, DC Lottery After He Claims He Was Denied His $340 Million Prize
Lottery player John Cheeks has gone to court after the disappointing experience of believing he’d won a $340 million Powerball jackpot, only to be told that the numbers had been posted in error. Cheeks saw his “winning” numbers appear on the Washington DC Lottery website, but he later found out they didn’t match those from […]
Caesars Introduces Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey, Its First Omnichannel Slot, in New Jersey
Caesars Entertainment and Play AGS have become the latest online gambling companies to embrace the idea of omnichannel jackpots, introducing their first game connecting Caesars Palace Online Casino players in New Jersey with those at Caesars’ retail properties in Atlantic City. The Rakin’ Bacon Odyssey is an extension of the popular Rakin’ Bacon slot. It […]
Playtech Bringing ‘Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?’ Live Dealer Games to North America
In its quest to expand its footprint in live dealer casino game vertical, Playtech has announced that it will bring its Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? (WWTBM) branded live games to North American markets. The announcement came alongside news of a two-year partnership extension between Playtech and Sony Pictures Television, which owns the rights […]
