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

Gambler has talked about how he manipulated the Texas Lottery in 2023 to win millions.

‘Joker’ Talks About How His Cartel Took Over the Texas Lottery in 2023

A gambler known as 'Joker' says he was behind a scheme that took advantage of lax Texas Lottery rules to net him and his cartel millions

Ian St. Clair March 24, 2026

A PA survey shows gambling by minors is surging in the state.

Underage Betting Surges in Pennsylvania

A recent survey in Pennsylvania shows that more and more minors are being exposed to gambling, from lottery tickets to loot boxes in games

Ian St. Clair March 23, 2026

SC man arrested after authorities find illegal gambling machines at his house.

South Carolina Authorities Seize 18 Illegal Slot Machines from Resident’s Home

A South Carolina man has been arrested and 18 illegal slot machines seized from his house in what authorities called a game parlor

Ian St. Clair March 23, 2026

Wall Street predicts more casino mergers and acquisitions in the next few years.

Wall Street Foresees Casino Merger and Acquisition Activity to Accelerate

Two financial experts believe that conditions are right for major casino sales to ramp up over the next few years

Ian St. Clair March 23, 2026

Texas authorities seize 50 gambling machines in raid.

50 Gaming Machines Found in Texas Raid 4 Years After Previous Bust at Site

Texas authorities recently raided a site that had 50 illegal gambling machines four years after 100 machines were seized at the same site

Ian St. Clair March 20, 2026

Florida decoupling bill fails to pass, a win for the horse racing industry.

Florida Decoupling Bill Fails, A Win for Horse Racing

Legislation that would have had a negative impact on the horse racing industry in Florida failed to pass this session

Ian St. Clair March 20, 2026