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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DGC Content Is Now Available at Caesars Palace Michigan
Players at Caesars Palace Casino in Michigan now have access to a selection of slots from Digital Gaming Corporation (DGC). Michigan is the second market for the partnership, which began in New Jersey earlier this year. Neill Whyte, Chief Commercial Officer of DGC’s B2B iGaming Division, said: This integration with Caesars Digital adds another big-name […]
Bally’s Chicago Gets Extension to Operate Temporary Casino But Timeline Remains Tight
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has granted Bally’s a full operational license for its casino resort in Chicago, valid until October 2027. In the process, the IGB also approved a 12-month extension for the operator’s temporary casino in downtown Chicago, necessary due to construction delays for the $1.9 billion permanent location. The temporary casino at Medinah Temple […]
Pennsylvania iLottery to Debut Scientific Games’ Monopoly-Branded Progressive Jackpot eInstant
Pennsylvania iLottery players will soon be able to play a Monopoly Property Payout, the latest progressive jackpot eInstant title from Scientific Games. Monopoly Property Payout will launch later this year, but Scientific Games has not provided a specific release date. The public will get its first glimpse of the game at the North American Association […]
SciPlay Returns Home as Light & Wonder Reacquires Remaining Shares of Social Games Division
Light & Wonder (LNW) has completed the acquisition of the remaining 17% it did not already own of social casino developer SciPlay. Under the terms, LNW paid $22.95 per share, meaning the deal is worth around $500 million. The acquisition implies a value of over $2.9 billion for SciPlay, which will become a wholly-owned subsidiary […]
NY Casino Shutdowns Due to Hack of Everi’s Systems, the Latest Cyberattack in the Industry
The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) says a cyberattack was behind the temporary shutdowns of some casinos in the state. The victim of the attack was Everi Holdings, the company that operates the video lottery terminal (VLT) network on behalf of the state. NYSGC spokesperson Brad Maione said that the incident, which occurred on […]
PGCB Annual Report: Years After COVID Closures, Online Casinos Still Outpace Retail
The closure of retail casinos during the early waves of COVID-19 brought unprecedented numbers of players to online casinos, but this year’s annual report from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board shows that growth hasn’t slowed all that much in the years since. Regulated gambling in the state generated over $5.5 billion in gross revenue in […]
Virginia Supreme Court Deems Skill Games Illegal as Similar Battles Play Out Across the US
The Virginia Supreme Court has overturned a lower court’s decision to allow skill game machines to remain in small businesses while a lawsuit to decide the machines’ legality works its way through the justice system. Virginia banned the machines in 2020, but former Gov. Ralph Northam delayed its implementation for a year to allow revenue […]
West Virginia Becomes the Latest iGaming State To Announce Online Lottery, With NeoPollard as Partner
The West Virginia Lottery will soon launch an online lottery through a partnership with NeoPollard Interactive LLC (NPI), though there is no firm launch date as yet. NPI is jointly owned by PollardBanknote Limited, and NeoGames S.A. NPI will provide West Virginia with a turn-key iLottery System, including a mobile app and integrated omnichannel Player […]
GNOG Founder Thomas Winter Steps Down From DraftKings Role
Thomas Winter, the founder of 10-year-old Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG), announced he’s leaving his role as general manager of North America iGaming at DraftKings. He’d moved to DraftKings when the online gambling operator bought GNOG in 2022. On Monday, in a lengthy post on LinkedIn, Winter thanked many former and current colleagues and said […]
VR Optional: Vegas Infinite Now Available to PC Users With No Headset Necessary
Flutter Entertainment has announced that its social virtual reality casino Vegas Infinite is now available to play on PC without a VR headset requirement. The move marks the next step in the change of branding and focus for Vegas Infinite, previously known as PokerStars VR. By creating a version of Vegas Infinite with no VR, […]
