Ian St. Clair

News Editor

Ian St. Clair is a lover of words, vocal or written. He is one of the most respected and trusted voices in online gambling, with over six years of industry experience. From online casinos and sports betting to being a preeminent advocate for responsible gambling, Ian is a leading expert. A University of Northern Colorado graduate, Ian also has over a decade of journalism experience covering college and professional athletics, as well as the symphony and theater. Ian's a lover of history, news, and bacon. Oh, and tacos.

PlayUSA Specialties

Content and marketing strategy, news and evergreen editing, fact-checking, writer cultivation, SEO and marketing collaboration

Industry Expertise

Ian has worked in the gambling industry since early 2020, prior to Colorado's launch of sports betting. He's managed sites for some of the largest online gambling markets in North America and now manages the news for PlayUSA and Bonus.

Editorial Background

Ian has been a writer in some form or fashion since the early 2000s, when he started as a sportswriter covering the Denver Broncos. He has close to 10 years in newspapers, and now over a decade of experience in Internet marketing and SEO.

Awards & Achievements

Ian has won numerous national, regional, and local awards for his newspaper writing. Ian's series on a local Cheyenne wrestler who broke his neck and later died won multiple awards, including first place at the Associated Press Sports Editors. He also won a first-place award for a feature on actors along the Front Range who portrayed Scrooge in plays from Cheyenne to Denver.

Posts by Ian St. Clair

Maine Regulator Now Targets Q1 2027 for Online Casino Launch as Caesars Lines Up Tribal Deals

Maine’s gaming regulator says online casinos are more likely to launch in Q1 2027, with draft rules still under review

Ian St. Clair October 9, 2026

Sweepstakes Face Pressure in Tennessee Despite Online Casinos Remaining Illegal

Tennessee still does not allow real-money online casinos, while legal social and sweepstakes platforms face uncertainty

Ian St. Clair October 9, 2026

NFL Asks Supreme Court to Take Prediction Market Oversight Case

The NFL is pushing for the US Supreme Court to review whether states or the CFTC should regulate sports-related prediction market contracts

Ian St. Clair October 9, 2026

Seminole Tribe Sues DraftKings Over Florida Predictions and Pick6 Offerings

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has sued DraftKings, alleging its predictions and Pick6 products amount to illegal sports betting in the state.

Ian St. Clair October 9, 2026

Slots Still Dominate Casino Revenue as Major Suppliers Bet on Upgrades, Not New Builds

Slot machines generated $91 billion nationwide in 2025, as major manufacturers focus on refresh cycles and technology upgrades

Ian St. Clair October 9, 2026

Play Perks: Earn Rewards While You Explore PlayUSA

Play Perks is PlayUSA’s free rewards program. Earn Coins and redeem rewards for logging in, writing reviews, and exploring gambling sites.

Ian St. Clair October 9, 2026