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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Latest articles
Four Men Charged With Cheating in $227,000 Cosmopolitan Dice Sliding Case
Four men are accused of cheating electronic craps tables at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas between November and December 2021. The Enforcement Division of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) responded to an investigation by The Cosmopolitan, which says it lost nearly $227,000 to the scheme, including $180,000 in a single session. Agents served arrest […]
Evolution, Caesars Digital Partner in Pennsylvania on Live Dealer Online Casino Games
Evolution announced a collaboration with Caesars Digital in Pennsylvania to bring Evolution’s live casino games to Tropicana Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook and Casino. The partnership will also bring more slot titles to Tropicana and Caesars from Evolution subsidiaries, including NetEnt and Red Tiger. Evolution’s live dealer games are now available on Tropicana and Caesars […]
Virginia Lottery Introduces Digital Lotto Game with a Progressive Jackpot
Downstate Casino Bids a Critical Opportunity for SL Green, Vornado as NYC Offices Sit Vacant
Downstate casino bids by New York developers like SL Green and Vornado could be a lifeline as the companies’ traditional business is struggling. SL Green’s share values are the lowest they’ve been in ten years. For Vornado, it’s a 20-year low. They’ve become favorite targets for short-sellers as New York City offices sit empty. SL Green’s stock […]
Gov. Polis Vetoes Colorado Casino Credit Bill, Citing Problem Gambling Concerns
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has vetoed a controversial bill that would have allowed casinos to issue lines of credit to patrons. Advocates of SB23-259 contended that it would spur tourism in the state by offering affluent players an alternative to carrying large amounts of cash. Critics argued that it would serve only the casino industry and […]
Evolution’s US Growth Continues With Launch Of Live Dealer Craps In Michigan
Evolution has introduced its live dealer craps product in Michigan, meaning the classic game is now available in all online casino states, except for Connecticut and Delaware. As the world’s most prolific live dealer provider, Evolution first added craps to its European offerings in 2020. In 2022, it brought the game to the US with […]
Maine’s Efforts for Online Casinos, Electronic Bingo and HHR Have All Failed
Maine’s efforts at gambling expansion in 2023 began late and ended early as its tribal online casino bill and a separate attempt to legalize digital bingo and historical horse racing (HHR) have both failed. These would have provided state residents with new gambling options besides sports betting, pending launch following its legalization in 2022. Both […]
Light & Wonder Looks to Spend $422M Re-Acquiring Its Recent Spin-Off SciPlay
Online casino supplier Light & Wonder (LNW) has announced a formal offer to take social casino developer SciPlay back in-house. SciPlay started as a social gaming division of LNW, but the latter spun it off as an independent company in 2019. Even so, LNW still owns 83% of SciPlay and would like to acquire the […]
Illinois Gaming Board Grants a Mob-Related Man a Gaming License
Here’s a question for the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB). How can a man connected to organized crime be granted a gaming license? At first glance, there is nothing unusual about Jeffrey Bertucci, who operates six video gaming terminals (VGTs) in his Steak ‘N Egger franchise in Cicero, Ill. However, records show that in testimony, Bertucci […]
Is Shaq Playing a Losing Hand? WynnBet Ambassador Allegedly Avoids Crypto Case Summons
Shaquille O’Neal, mostly known as Shaq, is famous for his success in basketball, business, and TV. However, the WynnBet brand ambassador’s involvement with the infamous defunct crypto exchange FTX may land him in hot water. Shaq has allegedly been avoiding his court summons in the FTX court case. Because FTX was not registered in the […]
