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

BetMGM Launches SideBet Jackpots In Michigan, Mega Prize Already Past $618,000

BetMGM's new $0.10 SideBet unlocks four progressive jackpots on Michigan casino games. Here's how it works, and who tried it first.

Ian St. Clair August 18, 2026

FanDuel responds to Congress about its VIP program.

FanDuel Defends VIP Program after Congressional Scrutiny

FanDuel says its VIP program follows the same responsible gambling rules as its broader framework in a response to three members of Congress

Ian St. Clair August 17, 2026

Thunder Valley Casino Player Lands $166,860 Slot Jackpot Near Sacramento

A player at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, CA, won $166,860 on a Samurai Secrets slot machine on Saturday

Ian St. Clair August 17, 2026

Washington Court Orders Kalshi to Stop Most Event Contracts in the State

A Washington court ordered Kalshi to stop offering most event contracts in the state, including sports and election markets

Ian St. Clair August 14, 2026

Novig Files Responsible Trading Rules With 21+ Minimum for Its Prediction Market

Novig says it filed new responsible trading rules for its prediction market, including a 21+ age minimum, disclosures, and marketing limits

Ian St. Clair August 14, 2026

Workers at Colorado casino vote to unionize.

Bally’s Black Hawk Casino Workers Join Teamsters in a Colorado First

Workers at Bally’s Black Hawk Casino have joined Teamsters Local 455, becoming the first casino employees in Colorado to unionize

Ian St. Clair August 14, 2026