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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
Federal Push to Dismantle Workplace Diversity Could Hinder Casino Industry’s DEI Progress
Trump's anti-diversity stance could have a major impact on the casino industry's work to increase equity and inclusion
Michigan Proposes Stricter Advertising Rules for Online Gambling Operators
In what could be the start of a trend, Michigan gambling regulators are seeking tighter control over advertising by online operators
Wynn Resorts Leads Strong Opposition to Online Casino Gambling in Massachusetts
The owner of Encore Boston Harbor strongly opposes iGaming, saying it would hinder brick-and-mortar casinos in Massachusetts
Delaware Casinos Take Slight Hit Amid Rising Online Casino Popularity
The growing iGaming market in Delaware could be impacting retail casino gaming, as brick-and-mortar casinos saw revenue drop 1% in October
Baltimore Lawsuit Against FanDuel and DraftKings Remanded to State Court
A federal case against FanDuel and DraftKings filed by Baltimore, which alleges misleading practices, has been sent to state court
Virginia Casinos Enjoy Another Lucrative Month in October, Collecting $82M in Revenue
The three major casinos in the commonwealth had another solid month in October with $82 million in revenue, a 30% YoY increase
