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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1X2 Network Entering US Via Michigan License, Bringing Crash Games to More Operators
Online casino players could soon have more options to play crash games as British iGaming supplier 1X2 Network announced it received a Michigan license. When 1X2 enters the US market, gamblers will be able to play content from 1X2 Networks’ studios, including: AD LUNAM Iron Dog Studio Prospect Gaming While not mentioned in the press […]
New Jersey Joins List of States With an Online Lottery in 2024
The New Jersey Lottery Commission (NJLC) has approved the sale of draw tickets online, joining a growing list of states to offer an iLottery. However, players in the state will have to wait until the fall of 2024 to play the online lottery housed by the state lottery website. Until then, they can buy tickets […]
Bally’s Temporary Casino in Downtown Chicago Likely to Open in Early September
Bally’s temporary casino in downtown Chicago could open within two weeks, pending approval from the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB). The Chicago Sun-Times has estimated Sep. 9 as the likely opening date, assuming a successful inspection of the Medinah Temple property by the regulator on Sep. 5. Other casinos in the state have typically opened within […]
Caesars Palace Unveils Customized Version of IGT’s Classic Cleopatra Slot
International Gaming Technology Plc (IGT) and Caesars Digital have announced the release of Caesars Cleopatra, a customized version of a classic slots title just for the new Caesars Palace Online Casino. The standalone casino and accompanying exclusive game are available to players in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Users will find Caesars Cleopatra […]
Life After Barstool: Can Penn Rejuvenate Its Hollywood Online Casino Brand?
Penn Entertainment’s split from Barstool and new partnership with ESPN have attracted so much attention that relatively little has been made of its plans to rekindle its Hollywood Online Casino brand. The ESPN branding will only apply to sports betting, so having parted ways with Barstool and its founder, Dave Portnoy, Penn needed a new […]
Will 2024 Be the Year Alabama Finally Makes Some Progress on Gambling Legislation?
Alabama remains one of the most regressive states regarding gambling, though an informal coalition of lawmakers is looking to change that. Rep. Andy Whitt and his colleagues hope that 2024 will be the year his state can rein in its hodgepodge of black and gray market gambling. However, history has shown that Alabama is keen […]
Study Finds That Half of Self-Excluding Gamblers Have Gambled, Mostly at Offshore Casinos
A Swedish survey study has found that 49% of gamblers who had self-excluded have breached their exclusion, most of whom used online casinos. In total, 9% of respondents said they had self-excluded from any form of gambling in the past year. The study by A. Håkansson and N. Komzia from the Department of Clinical Sciences […]
Connecticut Lottery Begins Search to Replace Retiring CEO Greg Smith Amid Ongoing Challenges
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) has begun searching for a new CEO following a rough patch that included a slow online lottery roll-out and the loss of its sports betting partner. Current president Greg Smith came on to help the Lottery amidst another challenging period in 2018 but plans to retire next year. Christopher Davis, […]
Colorado Blackjack Player Detained on Suspicion of Card Counting Sues Casino, City for $3 Million
Joseph Shiaref is suing Ameristar Casino for $3 million, saying it detained him illegally due to suspicions that he was counting cards at blackjack. The lawsuit also names the Colorado casino’s owners, the city of Black Hawk, a Colorado Division of Gaming (CDG) agent, and a police officer as defendants. Black Hawk is one of Colorado’s three gambling […]
Felony Convictions No Longer a Barrier to Non-Gaming Casino Jobs in Illinois
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a law giving former convicts better employment prospects by allowing the state’s casinos to hire them for non-gaming roles. The new law received support from the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) and Unite Here Local 1 hospitality union. Local 1 represents about 15,000 hospitality workers across Illinois and northern Indiana. In […]
