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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Canadian Police Believe a Single Suspect Laundered $4 Million Through Ontario Casinos
A Canadian man is accused of money laundering amounting to $4 million (US $2.9 million) at multiple Ontario casinos. According to court documents, Branavan Kanapahipillai made a series of buy-ins and withdrawals over the past few years without recording any significant gambling activity. His attempt to buy $100,000 in chips at a Niagara Fallsview casino […]
Another Push For An Online Lottery In Massachusetts
Provisions for an online lottery in Massachusetts are included in a $56 billion budget bill for 2024. Massachusetts House representatives approved the budget on April 26. The bill now moves to the state’s Senate, which rejected the similar inclusion of an iLottery in the budget last year. House Democrats estimate that adding an online lottery will generate […]
PlayUp Settles With OCCC, Agrees Not To Pursue Ohio License for Four Years
Australian-based PlayUp has reached a settlement with the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) after the latter raised questions about its sports betting license application. Under the settlement terms, PlayUp has agreed to pay $120,000 in fines and refrain from re-applying for an Ohio gaming license for four years. The fines consist of a $90,000 payment to […]
MGM Resorts Renews Nevada Interactive License But Regulator Questions Delays
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) unanimously recommended the approval of an extension to MGM Resorts International’s interactive gaming license. MGM is one of several companies holding but not using such licenses in the state. Regulatory board members typically grant the waivers but have also begun expressing impatience with the delays. Although Nevada lawmakers passed […]
WynnBET Casino Adds 7 New Slots in April 2023
WynnBet Casino is one of the top legal online casinos due in large part to its over 700 games. Available in Michigan and New Jersey, new WynnBET slots number among the most in the country – and the number keeps going up. Players can find titles from all the top developers, including IGT, Netent, Playtech, […]
Electronic Table Games Are Taxed Like Slots But Live Dealer Online Games Are Not
The IRS treats table games differently from slot machines when it comes to taxing your gambling wins, but modern technology sometimes makes that distinction blurry. The tax agency views electronic table games as being a form of slots. On the other hand, online blackjack or roulette can still be a table game if there’s a […]
IGI And Sightline Payments Identify Problematic Patterns in Gambling Transactions
Station Casinos Introduce NFT Rewards For Loyalty Slot Players
On March 31, Station Casinos expanded its Boarding Pass loyalty program with the introduction of STN Charms. This new feature rewards loyalty program members with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for playing retail slots at Station Casinos properties. The digital tokens will be divided into categories based on rarity and luck. In addition to earning and upgrading […]
Lottery.com Faces New Lawsuit From Former Tinbu Owners as Company’s Problems Deepen
Beleaguered Lottery.com is facing yet another lawsuit, this time from the founders of one of its subsidiaries. Plaintiffs John Brier and Bin Tu sold their company TinBu to Lottery.com in 2018. They accuse the company of failing to deliver the agreed-upon compensation worth over $10 million. The suit alleges that in 2018, the plaintiffs reached a written […]
Gambling-Friendly Streaming Site Kick Owned By Crypto Casino Stake.com Founders
The official release of the gambling-friendly Kick streaming service on iOS has confirmed speculations that the founders of cryptocurrency casino Stake.com own the company. The connection raises ethical questions. This revelation came to light when the full name of Kick, listed as Kick Streaming Pty Ltd, was displayed on iOS. Registered in Australia in November 2022, […]