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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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 […]
Evolution Launches Lightning Dice Live Dealer Game in New Jersey
Evolution announced the New Jersey launch of its newest online live casino game, Lightning Dice. The game is already streaming live from Evolution’s studio in Atlantic City and is available to players in the state. Evolution describes Lightning Dice as a straightforward yet captivating dice game that incorporates random number generated “Lightning” strike multipliers of […]
Last-Minute Regulatory Rule Change Leaves Ruffin Last Man Standing for Kansas HHR License
Phil Ruffin may be the winner by default for a license to operate historical horse racing (HHR) in Wichita after the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) changed its rules at the last moment to disqualify the only other bidder. The rejected finalist for the license was Wichita developer George Laham, whose collaboration with Boyd Gaming […]
European Slot Developer 4ThePlayer Continues US Expansion With Full License in Michigan
European slot developer 4ThePlayer has obtained its full license from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), expanding its US presence. The company entered the US market through a live transactional waiver in New Jersey in August 2022 and received its provisional license in Michigan two months later. Thanks to that provisional license, Michigan players have […]
California Tribal Declaratory Relief Act Would Permit Gaming Tribes to Challenge Cardroom Legality
If a bill currently under consideration by the California legislature passes, the state’s gaming tribes may get the opportunity they’ve been seeking to challenge cardrooms in court. California has allowed the tribes exclusivity over casino gaming, but they say some games available at cardrooms infringe on that. Past attempts by the tribes to test the […]
