Ian St. Clair

News Editor

Ian St. Clair is a lover of words, vocal or written. Naturally, that makes Ian a great communicator and leader. Ian is curious and driven, always looking to improve, and always welcomes a challenge. Ian is authentic, possesses high-level emotional intelligence, and knows just when to crack a joke. A University of Northern Colorado graduate, Ian is now an expert in the US online gambling field, where he's been for over 5 years. 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 PlayUSA and GamingToday.

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

Light & Wonder reports revenue up in Q2.

Light & Wonder Posts Q2 Revenue Growth as Online Casinos, Gaming Operations Offset SciPlay Decline

Light & Wonder reported Q2 2026 revenue of $828 million, with online casinos up 14% and gaming revenue up 5%

Ian St. Clair August 5, 2026

A UNLV study of slot vlogs found that responsible gambling messages are rare.

UNLV Study Finds Responsible Gambling Messages Are Rare in Slot Vlogs … But They May Boost Engagement

A UNLV analysis of 170 YouTube slot vlogs found that responsible gambling messages appear infrequently but correlate with higher engagement

Ian St. Clair August 5, 2026

Sweepstakes Casino Bans Spread as States Tighten Rules

While sweepstakes casinos remain legal in most of the US, bans, enforcement actions, and lawsuits are reshaping the market

Ian St. Clair August 4, 2026

Hard Rock Bet Adds 28 Online Casino Games in New Jersey and Michigan

Hard Rock Bet Casino expanded its game library with 28 new titles in New Jersey and Michigan, including Alice in Cashland

Ian St. Clair August 4, 2026

Some in Florida calling for regulation on illegal arcades. instead of enforcement actions.

Florida Arcade Crackdown Sparks New Push for Regulated Gaming Model

After a Southwest Florida arcade crackdown led to 11 arrests, a new coalition is urging lawmakers to consider regulation instead of shutdowns

Ian St. Clair August 4, 2026

Virginia is seeing older residents reaching out for help with gambling problems.

Virginia Helpline Calls Surge as Older Adults Make Up Growing Share of Problem Gambling Cases

Virginia problem gambling helpline calls have risen more than 2,000% since 2019, with adults 55 and older making up a growing share

Ian St. Clair August 4, 2026