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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Madison Square Garden CEO Fires MSG Sphere Executives as Setbacks Continue
James Dolan, CEO of Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE), has removed two executives overseeing the construction of the MSG Sphere, a high-tech music venue on the Las Vegas Strip. Dolan planned to open MSG Sphere in 2021, but complications have pushed the opening back by two years and caused costs to skyrocket. The New York […]
Bally’s Wants to Build a Downstate New York Casino Next to Trump’s Bronx Golf Course
Gaming operator Bally’s Corporation has started discussions with The Trump Organization (TTO) to sub-lease 17 acres of Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx for a possible Downstate New York casino. However, that doesn’t mean former President Donald J. Trump will be back in the casino business. He’ll only be a landlord, as […]
Pennsylvania Court Rules That Pace-O-Matic’s Pennsylvania Skill Games Are Legal
Pace-O-Matic (POM), the developer of skill game machines found throughout Pennsylvania, has won another legal battle. In 2021, the District Attorney’s Office in Monroe County, north of Philadelphia, seized 13 of the company’s machines from a Fill and Fly gas station and Joe’s Tobacco shop. The DA claimed the games were illegal games of chance. […]
Bally’s Laying Off 15% of Bally’s Interactive North America Workers
Bally’s Corporation announced its plan to reduce its North American digital division workforce by 15%. Bally’s Interactive North America covers iGaming and sports betting in the US and Canada. The SEC filing shows that Bally’s Corporation plans to lay off up to 15% of division employees, with the exact number still unknown. Still, according to […]
Hawaii Bill Aims to Ban Ads About Nevada Casinos
Hawaii Sen. Stanley Chang, D-Honolulu, introduced SB935 on Jan. 20, which would ban all advertising of Nevada casinos. Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection recommended the measure be passed. Chang points out that all forms of gambling are illegal in the state, and: Residents generate hundreds of millions of dollars, perhaps billions, […]
DraftKings Spends Big on Super Bowl Ads and Celebrity Appearances
For a third straight year, DraftKings is spending big on Super Bowl ads. Prices for a 30-second slot during the big game have gone up again this year to about $7 million. To get the most out of its investment, the online gambling operator is betting big on viewers’ love for celebrities, including comedian Kevin […]
New Indiana Bill Aims To Establish Video Gaming Terminals
A new bill in Indiana aims to bring Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) to the Hoosier State. VGTs bear a superficial resemblance to slot machines but offer multiple types of gameplay, including things like blackjack. According to the bill supporters, installing VGTs will bring the state millions in revenue. Also, VGTs will give many small businesses […]
The Latest New York City Casino Partnership: Soloviev Group Plus Mohegan Gaming
Yet another participant has entered the race for a downstate New York casino. The latest bid comes from developer Soloviev Group and its operator partner Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. Soloviev plans to create an entertainment district called Freedom Plaza on Manhattan’s east side. Aside from the casino, the project highlights include a 1,000+ room hotel, […]
Minnesota Investigates Alleged TikTok Proxy Gambling Scheme
Two Minnesota men are suspected of using TikTok to run an illegal gambling operation. The state’s Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED) is investigating the possible racket. Allegedly, an Edina resident was collecting money from would-be gamblers to play at the casino on their behalf. The man – or sometimes his brother – would then live-stream […]
University of Houston Finds Majority of Texans Support Expanded Gambling
A new survey by the University of Houston found that Texans support changes in the state’s gambling laws. The survey came from the university’s Hobby School of Public Affairs. It found that 75% of residents support a recent bill to expand gambling in the state. Only 13% say they strongly oppose the measure. Additionally, 69% […]
