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
New Jersey Online Casinos Pull Ahead of a Struggling Atlantic City Retail Sector
For the first time since the pandemic, New Jersey online casinos outdid their retail peers in revenue for the month of October.
New Jersey Lawmakers Advance Bill to Block Online Lottery, Bucking National Trend
New Jersey lawmakers advanced a bill that would prevent an online lottery to be run in the state, bucking a growing trend in the US.
Legendz Social Casino and Sportsbook Is Now Live, Offering Slots, Live Dealer Games, and Sports Picks
Legendz social casino and sportsbook has launched in 43 different states, offering a wide array of gaming options.
Everi-IGT Merger Earns Shareholder Approval—Slots Developers to Combine as Apollo Subsidiary
A merger between Everi and IGT was approved by Everi shareholders, which will lead to a newly formed holding company.
Jackpot.com Launches in Colorado, Allowing Lottery Players to Buy Draw Tickets and Scratch-Offs Online
Lottery courier Jackpot.com launched in Colorado, offering multistate and in-state draw games, as well as select scratch tickets.
Galaxy Gaming Shareholders Approve Sale to Evolution, Deal to Close in Mid 2025
Galaxy Gaming shareholders have approved Evolution’s acquisition of the company. The Las Vegas-based company holds patents for numerous casino table games and side bets, some of which Evolution has licensed for its live dealer products. Pending regulatory approvals, the transaction is forecasted to close in mid-2025. Evolution announced plans to buy Galaxy Gaming for $85 […]
Jackpocket Becomes the Official Lottery Partner of Barstool Sports
Lottery courier Jackpocket has agreed to a partnership with Barstool Sports to become the officially lottery partner of the organization
Monopoly Casino Launches in New Jersey, Rebranding Virgin Casino by Bally’s
One of New Jersey’s oldest online casinos, Virgin Casino, has rebranded as Monopoly Casino. The new website went live on Wednesday, October 6, marking the end of Virgin’s over 10-year run. Although Virgin Casino was among the first online casinos in New Jersey, It has been a minor player, with less than 1% market share. […]
Bovada Ceases Operations in Tennessee, Belatedly Complying With Cease-and-Desist
Tennessee users can no longer access Bovada.com or Bovada.lv as the offshore operator based in Curaçao exited the market. The news comes about two weeks after the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council imposed $50,000 in fines on Bovada for failing to comply with a cease-and-desist. For a time, it had appeared that Bovada was departing from […]
Galesburg, Illinois Considers Limits on Video Gaming Terminals: How Much Gambling Is Too Much?
The city of Galesburg, Illinois, is considering whether to impose a cap on video gaming terminals (VGTs) or a moratorium on new installations. Part of the reason is concern that the machines target vulnerable people and that they’ve become so widespread as to be hard to avoid. VGTs are simple in design and resemble slot […]
