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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New Jersey Introduces a Responsible Gaming Coordinator and New Tools to Help Problem Gambling
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) Director David Rebuck introduced two new tools to support individuals with gambling problems in the state. These tools include a dedicated hotline and a virtual self-exclusion option from gambling activities. Those who want to exclude themselves from gambling can contact the DGE […]
Alabama Judge Enforces Supreme Court Bingo Machine Ban, Issues Injunction Against VictoryLand
An Alabama county judge has issued an injunction against VictoryLand Casino for its illegal use of electronic bingo machines, enforcing the state Supreme Court’s ruling against the machines in September 2022. Macon County Circuit Court Judge Steven Perryman’s order states that VictoryLand cannot have the devices on its premises, profit from them, or transfer them […]
Man Alleges BetMGM, Borgata Preyed on Gambling Addiction in Lawsuit, Casinos Deny Claims
Sam A. Antar from New York City is suing BetMGM, Borgata Online, and their owners, MGM Resorts International and Entain. He claims that they exploited his gambling addiction, which led to him losing $30 million. Antar says he lost the large sum in nine months between May 2019 and Jan. 2020. The plaintiff initially filed a […]
New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Online Gambling Extension Bill
The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has advanced legislation to extend legal online gambling in the state for another 10 years. New Jersey legalized online casinos and poker in 2013, but the bill included a ten-year expiration date, and that deadline is coming in November. The proposed legislation, S-3075, seeks to extend the […]
Nevada Lottery Legislation Passes the State Senate but Still Has a Long Road Ahead
Nevada has made significant progress toward establishing a state lottery, as lawmakers in both halves of the legislature have now approved the joint resolution. The legislation, which seeks to remove the prohibition on state lotteries in the constitution, cleared the Senate with a 12-8 vote. However, the state’s constitution means a long road is still […]
IGT Considers Selling or Spinning Off Its PlayDigital and Global Gaming Segments
International Gaming Technology PLC (IGT) revealed that it is conducting a strategic review of its PlayDigital and Global Gaming divisions. It says all options are on the table, including a potential sale or spin-off of one or both parts of the company. Conversely, it could decide to invest more heavily in them. The board of […]
New Jersey Bill Mandates Gambling Education at Colleges Partnering With Sportsbooks
A bill in New Jersey would require public universities engaged in sports wagering partnerships to establish a gambling education program. A5498 seeks to promote responsible gambling behavior and prevent student gambling addiction. If the bill sponsored by state Assemblywoman Mila M. Jasey, D-Maplewood, becomes law, it will take effect immediately. Under the provisions of A5498, […]
Bet365 Sportsbook Launches in Iowa, Kentucky Soon to Follow
Iowans can now bet at one of the world’s largest sportsbooks as Bet365 Sportsbook has launched through a partnership with Casino Queen Marquette. Iowa is the fifth state where Bet365 now operates, alongside Colorado, New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia. The market is starting to get crowded. Bet365’s launch makes it the 19th online sportsbook in […]
Connecticut to Launch Long-Awaited Online Lottery in Late 2023 With IGT
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has announced an eight-year deal to provide online products to the Connecticut Lottery. IGT will deploy its iLottery gaming system and related components through a new website and mobile app. The contract will last until at least 2031 with the option of a four-year extension. The deal is an addition […]
Diamond Cash Slots Coming to Pennsylvania as Greentube Acquires Supplier License
Casino game developer Greentube has obtained a license in Pennsylvania, marking the fourth US state that will offer its games. In 2021, the Vienna-based NOVOMATIC Interactive division launched in New Jersey. It followed up with launches in Michigan and Connecticut. By entering Pennsylvania, Greentube gains access to one of the nation’s largest states in gross […]
