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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International Live Dealer Studios Partner With US Sweepstakes Social Casinos
Live dealer table games are no longer an exclusively real-money phenomenon for US online casinos, as some real money online social casinos have joined the trend in partnership with international games suppliers. McLuck Casino recently became the latest site to offer casino-style live dealer table games, and others are likely to follow. Social casinos allow […]
Michigan Gaming Control Board Replaces State Helpline With National Standard 1-800-GAMBLER
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has announced that it is replacing its in-state Problem Gambling Hotline with the National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER. Operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), 1-800-GAMBLER is the world’s largest problem gambling helpline, as measured by call volume and coverage area. In just over a year of […]
Gambling In Alabama Could Bring In $1B Annually, Gov. Ivey Says Voters Should Decide
As expected, Alabama lawmakers have filed a comprehensive gambling bill for consideration during the 2024 legislative session. The bill aims to legalize retail casinos, sports betting, and a state lottery. Reps. Andy Whitt and Chris Blackshear say gambling expansion could bring up to $1 billion in revenue annually for the state, which would go to funds […]
Virginia Legislators Consider Two Potential Paths to Skill Gaming Regulation
The 2024 legislative session in Virginia has seen not one but two bills introduced with the aim of legalizing and regulating skill game machines, each with the potential to shape the state’s gambling future. The machines in question resemble slots but include a nominal element of skill to avoid being legally classified as gambling devices. […]
Penn’s Shift in Interactive Branding & Strategy Means a Change in Leadership
As ESPN Bet tests its brand power against more established competition in the US sports betting market, its owner, Penn Entertainment, has announced changes in the leadership of its Interactive division. In addition to ESPN Bet, Penn Interactive is responsible for operating Hollywood Online Casino in the US and theScore Bet in Canada. The Levy family, […]
Evolution Reports Profitable Q4 But North American Growth Isn’t Keeping Pace With Market
Casino content supplier Evolution continues to be profitable and to grow its international business, but there are signs that its stranglehold on the North American live dealer market is slipping. The company’s latest financial filing shows over €475 million ($510 million) in revenue in Q4 2023, an increase of 16.6% year over year. However, revenue […]
Hacksaw on Hard Rock—New Slots Available at New Jersey Online Casino
Hard Rock Digital has added another game supplier for its Hard Rock Bet online casino in New Jersey, giving its players access to slots by the Malta-based Hacksaw Gaming. Some of the new titles that are already available include: Chaos Crew (shown right) Mines Ommon Boxes Other Hacksaw slots that will likely be available later on […]
BetMGM & X—Social Media Platform Reportedly Strikes Deal to Promote Betting Odds
BetMGM has reportedly partnered with X (formerly Twitter) to deliver sports betting stats to the social media platform, in what would be a first for the gambling industry. According to Fortune, the deal will include X adding a new feature allowing users to see live betting odds and a direct link to BetMGM Sportsbook to […]
Tropicana Las Vegas To Be Demolished for Oakland A’s Ballpark and Bally’s Resort
The iconic Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas will permanently close on April 2, just days before its 67th anniversary. The resort’s days were numbered due to a deal its owner, Bally’s Corp., struck with the Athletics (A’s) baseball team to build its new 33,000-person ballpark at the site. The demolition phase will take about a year, […]
Mohegan Sun Will Rise to the Occasion in Pennsylvania as Unibet Shuts Down
There will be a new online casino in Pennsylvania, as Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) plans to launch a new site in the spring. During the license renewal meeting for its land-based casino on Jan. 24, 2024, MGE presented the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) with a plan to take over the interactive license from […]
