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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
How Tech Innovation is Shaping the Future of Online Gambling
The future of online betting will include innovations in AI, AR, and blockchain, which will boost player safety and give players more options
Ohio Casinos See 5% Revenue Decline Amid Online Gambling Discussions
After a significant YoY decline in revenue for Ohio casinos, lawmakers are expected to take up the online casino issue again in 2026
Michigan Regulators Set to Tighten Rules on Online Casinos in 2026
Michigan gaming regulators will add more rules in 2026 to better protect online casino players and the industry as a whole
Northern Nevada HOPES Launches Outpatient Program for Problem Gambling
HOPES, an organization in Nevada, has launched a new six-week program aimed at helping people with gambling problems
Decatur Racino Project Gains Approval from Illinois Senate
Legislation to build a racino in Decatur passed the Illinois Senate this week, so it now goes to the House, which meets again in January
Is It All-in or Slow Play for Online Casinos in 2026?
It's hard to tell whether more states will legalize online casinos in 2026, as legislation for the most part stalled in several states in 2025
