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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New Hampshire Commission Recommends Slow-Playing Slots Over HHR Machines at Casinos
Casino-style slots could be coming to New Hampshire casinos, but if they do, players may notice that they play more slowly than the ones they’d find in Atlantic City or Las Vegas. Whether they come at all depends on whether lawmakers agree to the recommendations from the New Hampshire Charitable Gaming Study Commission (NHCGSC). The […]
Crash Live: Iconic21’s Live Dealer Take on the ‘Crash Game’ Genre Appears at US Sweeps Casinos
A live dealer crash game? It exists thanks to Iconic21 and is available at McLuck and a handful of other US sweeps casinos.
Mega Millions Will Remove Break-Even Prizes: Here’s Why That’s Good for Players
The upcoming Mega Millions price increase in April will see break-even prizes end. Here’s why that is good for future players of the game.
West Virginia’s Online Lottery is Now Live, Offering Draw Games, eInstants, and a Loyalty Program
The West Virginia Lottery launched its online platform, iPlay, on Halloween, offering draw games and instants for sales.
New York’s RPP Introduces New Responsible Gambling Measures and Reporting Requirements
New York’s Responsible Play Partnership (RPP), a coalition of two state agencies and one nonprofit, has announced new initiatives to address problem gambling in the state. These include changes to how sportsbooks report user data, enhanced gambling industry employee training, and self-exclusion program updates. Formed in 2013, the RPP consists of the New York State […]
Caesars Expansion of Horseshoe Online Casino Goes International With Ontario Launch
Horseshoe Online Casino is now live in Ontario, following a rapid series of launches in the United States. It marks the first time Caesars has brought one of its secondary online casino brands to an international market. Others, like Tropicana and Harrah’s, remain limited to just one or two states. Caesars debuted the Horseshoe brand in Michigan about […]
Caesars Finalizes $500 Million World Series of Poker Sale to GG Poker’s Parent NSUS Group
Caesars Entertainment announced this week that is has completed its sale of World Series of Poker over to GGPoker parent company, NSUS.
Construction Begins for HeadWaters Casino & Resort in Norfolk, Virginia, After Long Delays
Construction is finally underway on HeadWaters Casino & Resort, a long-awaited gambling destination in Norfolk, Virginia. It’s been four years since voters approved the project, and for a time, there were questions about whether it would ever get off the ground. However, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, which received the license, found a new development partner, […]
Bovada Fails to Comply With Tennessee Cease-and-Desists, Fined for Unlicensed Gambling
Despite multiple cease-and-desist letters being sent by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, Bovada has yet to end operations in the state.
Tysons Casino Proposal Earns Support From Coalition of Virginia Labor Unions
A proposal to build Virginia’s fifth retail casino in Tysons, on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., is getting support from a coalition of the state’s labor unions. The newly formed Fairfax County Jobs Coalition sent several dozen members to rally in front of the Fairfax County Government Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22, during a Board […]
