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

NM lawmaker urges tribes to take another look at online sports betting.

New Mexico Lawmaker Pushes Tribes to Revisit Online Sports Betting

Rep. John Block (R-Alamogordo) wants the state's tribes to reconsider online sports betting, setting up a broad debate

Ian St. Clair June 30, 2026

Rise of FanDuel and DraftKings in Illinois Played Out Across the Country

An analysis examines how legalization shifted sports betting from illegal bookmakers to corporate giants like FanDuel and DraftKings

Ian St. Clair June 30, 2026

Operators under pressure to combat AI-driven fraudsters.

Online Gaming Operators Under Pressure to Combat AI-driven Fraud

As AI works its way into online gaming, fraudsters are using it to bypass verifications, forcing operators to stay a step ahead

Ian St. Clair June 29, 2026

Brendan Sorsby gambling addiction issues raises several questions about sports betting.

Sorsby’s Gambling Addiction Case Puts Spotlight On Athlete Support, Betting Risks

Gambling addiction derailed Brendan Sorsby's 2026 season, raising questions about athlete support, eligibility rules, and betting risks.

Ian St. Clair June 29, 2026

Recovery networks fill problem gambling treatment gaps.

Illinois Recovery Networks Step In as Problem Gambling Treatment Resources Fall Short

Peer-led recovery groups and a podcast are helping Illinois residents find support as treatment options and meeting access remain limited

Ian St. Clair June 29, 2026

Online fraud could be harder to detect by 2027.

AI-driven Online Gaming Fraud Could Be Harder to Spot by 2027

A new industry analysis warns that AI-generated identities and deepfakes could make online gaming fraud harder to detect by 2027

Ian St. Clair June 26, 2026