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Ian St. Clair
Content Lead
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
California’s New Cardroom Rules Spur Cities to Seek Sales Tax Hikes
New cardroom rules could have a major economic impact on some California cities, two of which are seeking sales tax hikes in anticipation
Kansas Lawmakers Push to Ban Smoking on Casino Floors
Legislation that would ban smoking on casino floors and at racetracks in Kansas has been passed by both the House and Senate
Colorado Moves to Ban Prop Bets and Online Lottery
Legislation in Colorado would ban prop bets, set deposit limits, and curb advertising, while another bill would halt an online lottery
DraftKings Removed from Gambling Addiction Class-action Lawsuit
A federal judge has removed DraftKings from a lawsuit that claimed DK caused gambling addiction through its marketing and VIP programs
Rising Student Gambling Problems Seen After Ohio Legalized Sports Betting
Since sports betting was legalized in Ohio in 2023, calls to a helpline have risen dramatically, especially calls from college students
The Lodge Shuts Down Round Rock Poker Room
After getting raided earlier this month, The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock has officially closed and all employees have been laid off
