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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Can PlayStar Casino Become a Factor in US iGaming With Glitnor Group’s Support?
European gaming company Glitnor Group has acquired a 37.5% stake in the emerging New Jersey online casino PlayStar. This acquisition is made through Glitnor Ventures, an investment division of Glitnor Group, which operates international brands such as Swintt, LuckyCasino, and HappyCasino. Glitnor Group cofounder Jörgen Nordlund said that the company aims to identify promising talent […]
Jackpocket Partners With Circle K to Offer Lottery Courier Services in Massachusetts
Lottery courier app Jackpocket is now live in Massachusetts in partnership with convenience store chain Circle K. Massachusetts residents can now play the lottery from home or on the go using the Jackpocket app. Jackpocket is offering new players a free $2 lottery ticket by using the code “HEYMASS” during checkout to celebrate the launch. […]
Boom Entertainment Brings Its Slots to New Jersey Via BetRivers Partnership
Boom Entertainment has announced its entrance to New Jersey through an existing partnership with BetRivers Casino. New Jersey players can now play two of the company’s slots, Goose the Gold and Lucky Money Tree, while more titles, including Money Mansion, will come later this year. Boom Entertainment’s entrance to New Jersey is through the existing […]
Steve Wynn Settles Sexual Harassment Complaint for $10 Million
Former Wynn Resorts Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn has reached an agreement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to settle a sexual harassment complaint that was filed against him in 2019. He will pay $10 million but hasn’t admitted to wrongdoing in the case. The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) will consider the settlement during its meeting […]
WynnBet Becomes Third Online Casino Partner for EveryMatrix in New Jersey
EveryMatrix has signed a deal with WynnBet to provide the operator with online casino content in New Jersey. The agreement allows WynnBet to offer games developed by EveryMatrix’s subsidiaries, including Armadillo Studios. Games from EveryMatrix are already live with two other online casinos in New Jersey. Popular titles include: Armadillo Goes West Fortune Dragon Queen […]
Scientific Games, Warner Bros. Partner for Game of Thrones Lottery Products
Scientific Games announced a new exclusive partnership with Warner Bros. to adapt the popular HBO series Game of Thrones for a suite of online and retail lottery products. This will include interactive e-Instants, which provide an alternative to online casino games in some states. Under the agreement, Scientific Games will have limited worldwide rights to […]
Play Synergy to Acquire Aruze Gaming’s US Slots Business
Play Synergy, an Empire Technological Group company, has announced that it will be acquiring Aruze Gaming America. The news comes less than a week after Aruze said it would shut down its Las Vegas headquarters and lay off 100 employees. Aruze has been in trouble since a court ruled that the company shares the financial […]
Nevada Gaming Control Board Warns Casinos Over Scam Occurring Around The Country
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has issued a warning to all casinos in the state about a recurring scam happening in Nevada and nationwide. The scam is a social engineering ploy targeting casino cage employees, with the most serious known incident to date having cost the targeted casino $1.17 million. The NGCB bulletin does […]
Powerball Jackpot Soars Over $1 Billion, Marking the Fourth Billion-Dollar Jackpot in the Past Year
The Powerball jackpot has grown to over $1 billion after Monday night’s draw failed to find a winner, with the next opportunity coming on Wednesday, July 19. When it hits, it will be the fourth billion-dollar jackpot in the past year from a national US draw lottery. Once jackpots reach this size, their growth accelerates as people around […]
Light & Wonder To Bring Willy Wonka, Wizard of Oz & Other Warner Bros. Properties to Online Casinos
Light & Wonder and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment announced an extension to their partnership, adapting popular retail slots featuring Warner Bros. characters for online casino play. The first game will be Willy Wonka: World of Wonka, based on the popular book and 1971 movie. The retail slot features a progressive jackpot and many […]
