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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Evolution Acquires Portfolio of Popular Side Bet Patents With Galaxy Gaming Purchase
Evolution has announced a deal to acquire table game designer Galaxy Gaming for $85 million in cash, bringing in-house a number of patented side bets it previously had to license. Las Vegas-based Galaxy Gaming is best known for its 21+3 blackjack side bet, which is now licensed in 131 regulatory jurisdictions around the world, including 28 […]
Record Crazy Time Payout Puts a Dent in Evolution’s Mid-Year Financial Results
In June, Evolution’s live dealer gameshow Crazy Time hit a payout so huge that it all but wrecked the company’s H1 2024 profitability. The top prizes for casino games can be life-changing for players, and the need to pay out a jackpot sometimes shows up in a smaller operator’s state-level revenue reports. However, a prize so […]
Second Alleged Scattered Spider Member Arrested in Connection to 2023 Casino Cyber Attacks
UK authorities have arrested a 17-year-old in connection to last year’s cyberattacks on Caesars and MGM Resorts International. The teenager from Walsall in central England is accused of belonging to the hacking group Scattered Spider and has been charged with blackmail and violations of the Computer Misuse Act. On July 18, the Regional Organised Crime […]
National Council on Problem Gambling Tribal Advisory Council to Help Native American Communities
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has formed a Tribal Advisory Council to promote responsible gaming and address problem gambling among Native American communities. While it has worked with Tribal entities for years, through the Council, the NCPG aims to enhance its collaboration with Native American Communities by increasing awareness and respect for their […]
NCLGS Still Working on Model iGaming Legislation, Won’t Unveil Draft at Summer Meeting
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) will prioritize online casinos during its 2024 Summer Meeting, which starts today in Pittsburgh. However, it isn’t ready to unveil a first draft of its model iGaming legislation as it had originally planned. During the conference, three panels featuring legislators, regulators, and private industry representatives will […]
MGM Resorts’s Partnership With The Yankees Suggests Confidence in New York’s Potential
MGM Resorts International is now a “proud partner of the New York Yankees.” The gaming giant and baseball team announced a partnership that will result in exclusive VIP experiences for MGM Rewards members. The partnership will also enhance MGM’s visibility in the state, which could help the company secure a full casino license for its […]
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Struggles With Access Points Has Cost It $820,000 in Its First Year
Virginia’s only permanent casino, Rivers Portsmouth, has agreed to pay over half a million dollars for failing to control its entry points and allowing underage and voluntarily self-excluded persons to enter the casino floor. The Virginia Lottery, which oversees gaming in the state, has negotiated a settlement with the casino, owned by Rush Street Gaming, […]
Pennsylvania iLottery Offers an Easier Way to Play With EZ eInstants From IWG
Pennsylvania iLottery players looking for a simpler gameplay experience now have a new game category catering to that desire: EZ eInstants by Instant Win Gaming (IWG). The Keystone State is the first in the US to offer this line of IWG games featuring easy-to-understand mechanics and the chance to win a progressive jackpot. Players can […]
Kentucky Skill Games Ban Remains in Effect as County Judge Rejects Pace-o-Matic’s Arguments
Skill games will remain illegal in Kentucky for now, as a county judge sided with the state in a lawsuit challenging the ban’s constitutionality. The plaintiffs included skill game manufacturer Pace-O-Matic and the owners of small businesses that benefited from hosting the devices before they were outlawed. Pace-o-Matic sells its devices for use in multiple […]
BetRivers Delaware Monopoly to Remain Intact as Multi-Operator Sports Betting Proposal Dies
Delaware will remain an online sports betting monopoly as the proposed legislation to create a multi-license system has failed to pass. HB 365 failed to gain the necessary traction with lawmakers before the state’s legislative session ended on June 30. As a result, BetRivers will remain Delaware’s sole online sports betting operator. In April, Rep. […]