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

A nonprofit has released a report that grades all 50 states on online gambling protections.

Nonprofit Issues Online Gambling Grades for All 50 States

A new report ranks every state on online gambling protections, and it finds that most states earned a failing grade

Ian St. Clair March 5, 2026

Kalshi tries to stave off any action from Utah by filing suit.

Kalshi Sues Utah to Block Potential Prediction Markets Ban

Prediction market firm Kalshi has filed a lawsuit against Utah believing officials in the Beehive State will try to ban prediction markets

Ian St. Clair February 25, 2026

A new poll shows supports for Massachusetts online casinos.

Majority in Massachusetts Poll Support Legalization of Online Casinos

A new poll shows that a majority of Massachusetts voters surveyed back online casinos, especially as a way to combat illegal sites

Ian St. Clair February 25, 2026

Nevada Files Suit Against Kalshi to Halt Specific Prediction Market Contracts

Nevada has filed a lawsuit against prediction market firm Kalshi seeking to stop some sports and events contracts by the company

Ian St. Clair February 25, 2026

Family sues Caesars claiming inaction by staff led to a man's death.

Caesars Sued After Staff Called Rideshare Instead of Ambulance for Sick Customer

A lawsuit alleges that staff at Caesars Palace thought a customer was intoxicated and they failed to get medical help

Ian St. Clair February 25, 2026

A lawsuit claiming negligence was filed after Wynn Resorts was hacked over the weekend.

Wynn Resorts Hit with Lawsuit after Alleged Data Breach

Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas was reportedly hacked over the weekend, and a lawsuit claiming negligence was soon filed

Ian St. Clair February 24, 2026