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

Casino expert debunks myth that casinos decreased sunlight to keep gamblers playing.

Why Las Vegas Floors Once Hid Clocks and Sunlight

A long-running Las Vegas casino belief says clocks and sunlight were banned to trick gamblers, but an insider debunks that myth

Ian St. Clair July 28, 2026

Congress Stalls on Sports Betting, Prediction Market Crackdown

Congress is not expected to pass major sports betting or prediction market legislation before the midterms

Ian St. Clair July 28, 2026

AI Generated Image of Mega Millions Gold Ball with $800,000,000 Written on Blue Background

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $800 Million Ahead of Tuesday Night’s Drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $800 million for tonight's July 28 drawing. See the cash option, odds, winning numbers, and jackpot history.

Ian St. Clair July 28, 2026

Fertitta Entertainment outlines early plans if it acquires Caesars Entertainment.

Fertitta Outlines Caesars Integration Plan Ahead of Proposed 2027 Takeover

Fertitta Entertainment told Nevada regulators it would keep Caesars leadership in place and use existing compliance systems

Ian St. Clair July 27, 2026

Boyd Gaming reported a rise in revenue in Q2 by 3%.

Boyd Gaming Reports $1.03B in Q2 Revenue, Raises Full-year EBITDAR Outlook

Boyd Gaming posted $1.03 billion in Q2 2026 revenue, up 3% year over year, and lifted its full-year EBITDAR guidance by $5 million

Ian St. Clair July 27, 2026

Article looks at gambling debt and the need for a study.

Analysis Spotlights Gambling Debt, Hidden Losses as Congress Weighs Study Legislation

A Deseret News opinion piece argues gambling harms are outpacing research, citing survey data on hidden losses, debt-funded betting

Ian St. Clair July 27, 2026