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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Bally’s Announces Improved Q1 Results, Management Changes & New Partnerships
Bally’s Corporation seems closer to finding its way with improved financial results in Q1 2023, a management shake-up, and new partnerships to improve Bally Bet. The company has also struck a deal with the Oakland Athletics which will make their new home on the lot occupied by the Tropicana after their move to Las Vegas. Those […]
As CS2’s Release Date Approaches, is Valve Doing Enough to Combat Skin Gambling?
Counter-Strike Global Offensive (CS: GO), one of the world’s most popular video games, periodically comes under fire for the way its in-game purchases provide the basis for a form of unsafe, unregulated gambling known as skin gambling. At peak times, there can be over one million users playing CS:GO simultaneously. Now, with a sequel coming, skin gambling […]
Fanatics Follows Through on Expected PointsBet Acquisition
Sports apparel company Fanatics has agreed to purchase the US assets of Australian gaming operator PointsBet. The deal is worth $150 million in cash, pending investor and regulatory approval. Currently, Fanatics is beta-testing an online sportsbook in Ohio and Tennessee. Additionally, it operates a retail sportsbook in Maryland and has a license in Massachusetts, where […]
MSG Sphere: Will the Payoff be Worth the Investment?
Sphere Entertainment Co. is projecting even more cost overruns for the MSG Sphere, set to open in Las Vegas later this year. Its latest quarterly financial results show that the company has spent $2.08 billion on the project, which is 73% more than the original budget. That initial $1.2 billion projection has been upped repeatedly. As […]
Colorado House Controversially Passes Casino Line Of Credit Bill After Last-Minute Vote Switch
In a controversial and surprising sequence of events, the Colorado House passed a bill allowing casinos to offer lines of credit to customers. SB23-259 had seemed to fail with a vote of 31-34, but one “nay” voter requested a do-over. The bill then passed narrowly by a margin of 33-32. That led to an uproar […]
Bally’s Two Steps Closer to Realizing Its Chicago Casino Project
Bally’s upcoming Chicago casino resort is a major project, but the company has taken two significant steps forward. It has begun hiring for roughly 700 positions at its temporary location, which it expects to open in July. Meanwhile, Bally’s has reached a deal with the Chicago Tribune to vacate the printing facility currently occupying the […]
Connecticut Players Will Soon Be Able to Play Interactive Slots By White Hat Studios
White Hat Studios has expanded its reach into a fourth US state, Connecticut. The slots developer earned its license from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection this week and can soon roll out its games with one or both of the Nutmeg State’s online casinos. White Hat is known for feature-rich slots, progressive jackpots, and branded content. […]
The Bizarre Phenomenon of Las Vegas Pop-Up Casinos
What’s the smallest casino in Las Vegas? That depends on when you ask. The state’s laws give rise to truly tiny casinos from time to time, but if you blink, you might miss them. So-called pop-up casinos provide a way for holders of unused licenses to keep them from expiring. Clark County’s retail gambling regulations stipulate that […]
WOW Vegas Introduces A New Loyalty Program
Free-to-play social casino WOW Vegas introduced a new loyalty program on May 3. The new Star System VIP program features six reward tiers. Benefits include daily login coin bonuses, tailored promotions, and discounts on coin purchases. To climb up the levels, players collect Stars at a rate of one Star per 50 Sweepstakes Coins (SC) […]
After Q1 Results, DraftKings Expects To Break Even On Adjusted EBITDA Basis
DraftKings released its Q1 financial results last week. The company generated $770 million in revenue for the quarter, representing 84% growth year-over-year. However, DraftKings still suffered a bottom-line loss of $397.1 million, or $0.87 per share. CEO and co-founder Jason Robins said the losses are part of the long-term strategy and told investors that the […]
