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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Michigan Regulator Proposes Ban on Sportsbook-Like Pick’em Fantasy Contests
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has proposed new daily fantasy sports (DFS) regulations to ban contests that too closely resemble sports bets. The new rules, which legislators would need to approve, will prohibit DFS operators from offering single-player DFS pick ’em contests and predictions similar to the proposition bets offered by sportsbooks. The changes […]
How Illegal Crypto Gambling Operation BetOnline Promotes Itself to Americans Through Sports
Despite the expansion of regulated gambling in the US, illegal offshore operators like BetOnline are still thriving. Even though over 30 states allow sports betting, and seven have legal online casinos, some US gamblers bet with illegal operators. What may weigh into that decision by US gamblers is seeing BetOnline ads without any asterisks saying […]
Is 2023 the Financial Turning Point for Online Gambling Operators in the US?
The second quarter of 2023 was an important period for the young US online gambling industry, as many companies are reporting that their online operations turned profitable for the first time. For years, even the biggest operators had been outspending their revenues, creating impatience among investors and contributing to the slump most gaming stocks experienced […]
Hacksaw Gaming Makes a US Debut Via BetRivers In West Virginia
Malta-based Hacksaw Gaming has partnered with BetRivers Casino in West Virginia, becoming the latest European game developer to make its US debut. Hacksaw’s slots will be integrated into BetRivers’ portfolio through the Light & Wonder distribution network. West Virginia players can now play Hacksaw’s flagship product, Wanted Dead or a Wild. Other titles that will become […]
FanDuel Adds DGC Games in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
FanDuel Casino players in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania can now play slots from Digital Gaming Corporation (DGC). The two companies unveiled a partnership that will bring DGC titles to FanDuel. Players in the three states can now play titles like: Adventures of Doubloon Island Assassin Moon Gold Blitz HyperGold Kings of Crystals Mask of […]
DraftKings Forecasts $20M Revenue, $50M Costs for First Three Months in Kentucky
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said the company has added Kentucky to its 2023 fiscal guidance and estimates that the state will generate $20 million in revenue for the year. During DraftKings’ Q2 earnings call, Robins said the state was not part of previous forecasts. That’s because the company anticipated a later launch date for Kentucky […]
Caesars Begins Rollout of New ‘Caesars Palace’ Casino-Only Online Brand
Caesars Entertainment announced the launch of its new Caesars Palace online casino brand during an investor presentation alongside the news that its online operations had turned profitable in Q2. Caesars Online Casino, a longstanding iGaming brand in the US, has quietly rebranded to Caesars Palace Casino in several states. More important than the new name, […]
If an Online Casino Bill Is To Succeed in Iowa, All Retail Casinos Must Be on Board
Iowa may pass an online casino bill in 2024, but it would need to change some minds in the state’s retail casino industry. A bill is almost certain to appear in the next legislative session, but it won’t have much chance of passing without unanimous support from existing gaming interests. There have been iGaming bills […]
BetMGM and Borgata Atlantic City Introduce Evolution’s Dual Play Roulette
Evolution’s Dual Play Roulette will allow New Jersey online casino players to enjoy the game alongside their brick-and-mortar gambling peers at the Borgata. The product is now available at BetMGM Casino and Borgata Online Casino, streaming directly from the Borgata casino floor rather than a live dealer studio. The Evolution Dual Play Roulette table will […]
Is Roobet Promoting Social Casino Via Its UFC Deal or Leading US Gamblers to Crypto?
The UFC and social casino Roobet.fun have formed a multi-year partnership to feature and promote Roobet.fun at some UFC major events and digital platforms. As part of the deal announced on July 31, the social casino will receive prominent branding inside UFC’s Octagon (ring) at both major pay-per-view events and streamed and televised Fight Nights. […]
