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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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Everi Enters Historical Horse Racing Via Exacta Systems
Everi Holdings Inc. entered historical horse racing (HHR) through Exacta Systems’ technology. On March 2, Exacta announced Everi’s HHR games debuted at Boston Billiards Club and Casino in Nashua, NH. Exacta said among the HHR games on its system, Exacta Connect, are four “player-popular” titles: Patriot Extra Spin Triple Jackpot Gems Deluxe Wild Gems Extra Spin Blazin’ […]
Grand River Bands Denied Federal Recognition, With Implications for Michigan Gambling
On Feb. 23, the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) rejected the application of Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians for federal recognition. Michigan tribes operate most retail casinos in the state and hold 12 of its 15 online casino licenses, so it’s a decision with repercussions for gambling in Michigan. The […]
Aristocrat’s Anaxi Strikes Online Slots Deal With Caesars Casino
Anaxi, the online real money gaming division of Aristocrat Leisure, has announced a deal to bring its games to Caesars Casino. The agreement is part of Aristocrat’s plan to extend its retail slots empire into the US online gambling space. For Caesars Casino, it’s a way to add popular retail brands to its slots catalog. […]
Play’n Go Continues US Expansion With Connecticut License
Swedish slot developer Play’n Go has secured a license to offer its games in the Connecticut online casino market. It’s the fourth state for the company, whose US presence also encompasses NJ, MI, and WV. The company can now seek partnerships with one or both of Connecticut’s online gambling operators, neither of which is among […]
Appeals Court Deems “Open All” Electronic Pull Tabs Illegal In Minnesota
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that the state’s Gambling Control Board (MGCB) erred in allowing the addition of a quick play feature for electronic pull tab (EPT) machines. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) challenged the legality of the feature. The Appeals Court reversed an administrative judge’s decision in the regulator’s favor. SMSC argued […]
Bally’s to Cut Sports Betting Losses, Emphasize Online Casino in 2023
Incoming CEO Robeson Reeves says that the future of Bally’s Corporation lies in online casino gaming more than in sports betting. It’s the latest of several companies to have made that pivot in the face of headwinds in the highly competitive US sports betting space. The decision may come as a small consolation to investors. Bally’s reported $425 million […]
Stadium Casino to Take State College Mini-Casino Licensing Dispute to Supreme Court
The Cordish Companies will look to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to overturn the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s (PGCB) decision to license businessman Ira Lubert for a mini-casino in the State College municipality. Cordish argues that Lubert’s bid is invalid because of the involvement of Bally’s, which wouldn’t have been able to place a bid of […]
Bally’s Obtains Temporary Location Approval, Ejects Chicago Tribune From Future Casino Site
Bally’s Corporation has instructed the Chicago Tribune newsroom and printing plant to relocate within two years to make room for its upcoming Freedom Center casino. The move comes amid a dispute between the companies over a lease extension on the property. Meanwhile, Bally’s has received final approval for its temporary location while construction is underway […]
Claims Process Underway for $415 Million DoubleDown Interactive Settlement
DoubleDown Interactive and International Game Technology Plc (IGT) agreed to a settlement of $415 million in a class action lawsuit in Washington. The lawsuit was related to the sale of virtual chips in several social casino-style games, including DoubleDown Casino and related brands. Players who bought virtual chips from one of the sites in question may be […]
Analysts Rate DraftKings Stock a ‘Buy’ After Company Raises 2023 Outlook
DraftKings stock has risen 36% over the past month, prompting many financial advisors to move it into the “Buy” category. Much of that increase came on Feb. 17, following an earnings call in which CEO Jason Robins promised investors that the company would achieve profitability in 2024. The gains follow a long period in which analysts […]
