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

AGA Says NFL Betting Growth is Stalling as Prediction Markets Gain Ground

The AGA is warning that prediction markets are diverting betting activity, tax revenue, and oversight from state-regulated sportsbooks

Ian St. Clair September 8, 2026

Pennsylvania Lawsuit Accuses FanDuel of Targeting Problem Gamblers

A lawsuit against Flutter alleges FanDuel targeted struggling bettors through VIP programs and promotions that obscured gambling losses

Ian St. Clair September 8, 2026

PlayUSA' Exclusive PlayPerks Offer with FreeSpin Casino Features a Ferris Wheel Sept. 2026

PlayUSA’s Exclusive FreeSpin Casino Offer: 250,000 GC for $10

PlayUSA has an exclusive FreeSpin Casino offer: 250,000 Gold Coins and 25 free Sweeps Coins for $10, $5 off the regular price.

Ian St. Clair September 4, 2026

MegaBonanza X PlayUSA PlayPerks with Woman Looking Up

PlayUSA’s Exclusive MegaBonanza Offer Adds 75 Free Spins to the Coin Math

PlayUSA has an exclusive MegaBonanza offer: 80,000 Gold Coins, 35 free Sweeps Coins and 75 free spins for $19.99.

Ian St. Clair September 4, 2026

PlayUSA’s Exclusive Crown Coins Offer Isn’t a Number, It’s a Spin

PlayUSA has an exclusive Crown Coins offer for new players: spin to win up to 100 free Sweeps Coins. Here's what it covers.

Ian St. Clair September 4, 2026

Woman Holding Cell Phone Sits Leaning Against 3 Blue, Green and Red Dice

Sweepstakes Casinos Line Up Labor Day and NFL Tournaments This September

McLuck, HelloMillions, PlayFame and SpinBlitz are running four tournaments this month. Here's what each one pays and how to qualify.

Ian St. Clair September 4, 2026