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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Despite Sportsbook Relaunch, Bally’s Interactive Still Without Any Multi-Vertical States
After a few months offline, the new Bally Bet app has begun relaunching for sports betting in several states. And yet, despite a Bally Bet retail sportsbook replacing FanDuel at Bally’s Atlantic City, there is still no state where the company offers both iGaming and online sports betting. It doesn’t even have clear plans to do […]
Shrinking Small Business VGT Revenue Means Bad News for IL iGaming Legalization Chances
Illinois has over 45,000 video gaming terminals (VGTs), far more than any other state. The machines are in over 8,200 locations, including restaurants, bars, truck stops, and other small businesses. And while VGT revenue is growing, so is the number of sites. That is oversaturating the market and causing many locations to start seeing a […]
FBI Says Notorious North Korean Hackers Lazarus Group Are Behind the Crypto Casino Stake.com $41 Million Hack
The FBI has identified the North Korean hackers known as Lazarus Group for the $41 million theft from Stake.com on Sep. 4. The FBI adds that Lazarus goes by multiple other aliases, including APT38. It is one of three major hacking groups believed to have the backing of the North Korean government. On Sep.4, cyber […]
Bally’s Is Up and Running in Chicago With Temporary Location at Medinah Temple
Downtown Chicago has finally welcomed Bally’s as its first legal brick-and-mortar casino. On Sep. 9, following an inspection by the Illinois Gaming Board and a two-day test run, Bally’s Chicago opened the doors of its temporary location to a line of excited players. Despite earlier expectations of 24/7 gambling, the temporary location will be closed […]
Wynn Resorts Settle a Sexual Harassment Suit While Former CEO Steve Wynn’s Legal Battles Continue
Wynn Resorts has settled with nine anonymous women in a sexual harassment suit they filed in 2019. In the lawsuit, the women claimed they were victims of sexual harassment by the company’s former CEO, Steve Wynn, while the company was aware and did not act. In a settlement notice, attorneys for Wynn Resorts reported that […]
Former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Named Chairman of Newly Formed UAE Gaming Authority
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the establishment of a gaming regulator with some US industry veterans, including former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren at the helm. Murren was CEO from December 2008 to February 2020. Murren will take a leadership role as the Board of Directors Chairman for the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority […]
Play-at-Home Wheel of Fortune Slots Arcade Cabinet Highlights Brand’s Continued Popularity
Arcade cabinet manufacturer Arcade1Up has introduced the Wheel of Fortune Casinocade Deluxe, a play-at-home arcade resembling a casino slot. Arcade1UP developed the machine through an official licensing deal with Sony Pictures Television, which owns the rights to the show. The arcade maker says it has collaborated with Las Vegas slot machine designers to bring familiar […]
Hackers Stole Over $41 Million From Cryptocasino Stake.com, Highlighting Crypto’s Vulnerability
Unregulated cryptocasino Stake.com has become the latest victim of cyber attacks. Digital security companies and cyber investigators estimate the losses from the attack on Sep. 4 at over $41 million. Stake confirmed the attack on X (formerly Twitter) but has not released updates. According to Beosin Alert, the breach involved three types of crypto blockchains […]
AGA Suggests Majority of Players See ‘Skill’ Machines as More Luck-Based Than Chutes & Ladders
A recent report by the American Gaming Association (AGA) suggests that 65% of Americans familiar with skill-game machines believe the devices are games of chance, like slots. The report also points out that, unlike slots, skill-based machines are not regulated and taxed because they exist in a legal gray area. However, there seems to be […]
BetMGM Completes Single Account Migration in 6 States, Leaving Some Bettors Frustrated
BetMGM completed its single wallet and app migration in six states, the online gambling operator announced to bettors in an Aug. 30 email. However, BetMGM left many site and app users irritated during the process. Bettors especially voiced their views on Reddit and X on Aug. 28, when the site was down for the scheduled […]
