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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Seneca Compact Negotiations to Extend Into 2024: Will Online Casino Effort Be Affected?
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Seneca Nation of Indians President Rickey Armstrong Sr. announced they’ve agreed on a short-term gaming compact extension. The extension runs until March 31, 2024, unless the parties sign a new gaming compact before then. If they don’t, it will renew automatically until either party decides otherwise. The current […]
Relax Gaming Brings ‘The Great Pigsby’ & Other Slots to US for First Time With BetMGM
European content provider and iGaming aggregator Relax Gaming has made its US real money debut by extending its partnership with BetMGM Casino to New Jersey. The online casino operator already offers titles by Relax Gaming, which will use the name RLX Gaming in the US. Relax Gaming develops in-house slots and table games but is […]
Georgia Sen. Brandon Beach Plans for 2024 Retail Casino & Online Sports Betting Bill
The 2024 Georgia legislative session will likely see another bill aiming to legalize gambling expansion, including retail casinos and online sports betting. During a meeting of the legislature’s Joint Committees of Economic Development & Tourism, state Sen. Brandon Beach revealed a draft of his planned legislation. He said he wants to introduce the bill on […]
Republican Lawmaker Jason Shoaf Proposes DFS Bill That Might Clarify Pick’em Legality
A new pre-filed bill for the 2024 Florida legislative session would daily fantasy sports (DFS), potentially including pick ’em or props-style bets. Republican Rep. Jason Shoaf filed HB 679 on Nov. 30, though the legislature won’t convene until Jan. 9. If the law passes, it will come into effect on July 1, 2024. Depending on […]
Inspired Entertainment Threatened With Nasdaq Delisting, Investor Lawsuits Over Missing Q3 Results
Gaming content creator Inspired Entertainment has received a warning from the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, threatening the company with potential delisting. The letter, which is a standard procedure, states that the company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) for its failure to submit its third-quarter financials on time to the Securities and Exchange […]
Pennsylvania Skill Gaming Machines Aren’t Gambling Devices, Says Appellate Court Judge
In a unanimous decision, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that machines manufactured by Pace-O-Matic (POM) are skill games, not illegal slot machines. The decision marks the second major victory for the manufacturer in the state this year. The verdict upholds a county judge’s decision in February, which likewise deemed the machines to be games […]
UFC at the Sphere: Will Younger Vegas-Goers Bite?
UFC CEO Dana White has announced that the mixed martial arts (MMA) franchise will host fights at the Las Vegas Sphere for next year’s Mexican Independence Day event on Sep. 14, 2024. The UFC has been growing its viewership in Mexico for at least a decade, but this is the first year it has dedicated […]
Bally Bet Sportsbook Relaunches in New York as Lawmakers Prepare for 2024 Online Casino Push
Bally’s Corp. has relaunched its Bally Bet Sportsbook in New York. The company shut down its sports betting operations in late June to switch to a new software platform powered by Kambi and White Hat Gaming. To attract new customers in New York, Bally Bet is offering $200 in bonus bets on a qualifying first bet of […]
Hacksaw Gaming To Enter Second US State via NJ Partnership With DraftKings
Malta-based Hacksaw Gaming has received temporary approval to operate from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), making the state the second US market for the online casino game supplier. In August, Hacksaw took an unusual approach and made its debut in the US in West Virginia via a partnership with BetRivers Casino. It […]
FanDuel Faceoff Skill Game Platform Is Growing, Adds NBA-Themed Swish Showdown
FanDuel Faceoff is adding a new sports-themed game, Swish Showdown. Inspired by the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest, the game allows users to test their thumb and finger abilities by shooting 3-pointers against the clock. They can play free just for fun, or like other FanDuel Faceoff games, players can put their skills to the test, […]
