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
Social Media & Professional Profiles
Latest articles
Poker Legend Phil Hellmuth Joins BetRivers as Brand Ambassador
BetRivers Poker now has a second pro from the poker boom years serving as brand ambassador: the Poker Brat himself, Phil Hellmuth.
Eli and Peyton Manning Headline Fanduel’s Third ‘Kick of Destiny’ Super Bowl Promo Event
FanDuel will be holding its third annual Kick of Destiny for this year’s Super Bowl, but are replacing Gronk with Peyton & Eli Manning.
Two New Charitable Gaming Options Proposed in Indiana Legislature for 2025
Indiana lawmakers are considering an addition of “contest-based” raffles, as well as electronic pull-tab devices in a pair of bills.
Brazilian Supreme Court Blocks Rio de Janeiro Lottery Licensees From Attempts to Operate Nationwide
Just one day after Brazil’s legal online casino market launched on January 1, the Federal Supreme Court intervened to end a long-standing battle between Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj) and Brazil’s Attorney General Office (AGU) with implications for the new vertical. Justice André Mendonça issued a preliminary injunction ordering Loterj and the State of […]
iGaming Could Be Back in Play in Illinois, as Gov. Pritzker Signals Interest Amid Budget Gaps
Online casinos could once again become an important topic of conversation in the Illinois legislature in 2025. Once considered a top contender for legalizing iGaming, the state has seen little movement over the past two years. However, as lawmakers are looking for ways to fill a $3 billion budget shortfall, online casinos could be back […]
Kansas Skill Games Remain Ambiguously Legal as Supreme Court Tosses Manufacturer’s Lawsuit
The Kansas Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit by a subsidiary of prominent skill-game manufacturer Pace-O-Matic, seeking to confirm the legality of its skill game Dragon’s Ascent. The subsidiary, POM of Kansas, filed the suit in 2019, targeting multiple entities for their failure to affirm its products’ legality. The defendants included Derek Schmidt, who was […]
Alabama Sen. Garlan Gudger Believes A Possible 2025 Gambling Bill Must Be Voted On Early
Incoming Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger believes a 2025 gambling bill for the state needs to be voted on early in 2025.
North Carolina Appellate Court Deems Skill Games Illegal, Reversing a Lower Court’s Decision
The North Carolina Court of Appeals deemed skill game machines illegal, as the court ruled against game manufacturer No Limit Games.
CFTC Tells Prediction Exchange Market Operators They Can’t Offer Crime-Related Contracts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has told Kalshi that contract markets involving crime are prohibited.
DraftKings and Fanatics’ Michael Hermalyn Settle Nearly Year-Long Legal Dispute
DraftKings and former employee Michael Hermalyn have reached a settlement to end their legal dispute over his departure from the company.