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

MGM Resorts Posts Q4 2025 Profit Growth Despite Vegas Headwinds

MGM Resorts surprisingly posted profit gains in the fourth quarter of 2025, even though its Vegas properties are seeing declines

Ian St. Clair February 6, 2026

Online casino bill advancing in Virginia.

Virginia Advances Online Casino Bill That Also Bans Sweepstakes Casinos

Legislation that would legalize online casinos in Virginia is advancing, with several safeguards and consumer protections in it

Ian St. Clair February 6, 2026

A bill to legalize video lottery terminals in Missouri has advanced in the House.

Missouri House Advances Bill To Legalize Video Lottery Terminals

Legislation to make video lottery terminals – slots-like machines at businesses across the state – legal in Missouri has advanced in the House

Ian St. Clair February 5, 2026

Christie Praises NFL Super Bowl Ad Ban on Prediction Markets

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie applauded the NFL's decision to ban prediction market platforms from advertising during the Super Bowl

Ian St. Clair February 5, 2026

New Jersey is urging bettors to wager responsibly on the Super Bowl.

New Jersey Reminds Super Bowl Bettors to Gamble Responsibly as Concerns Grow

With over $150 million bet on last year's Super Bowl in NJ, officials expect that to rise this year, and they urge responsible gambling

Ian St. Clair February 5, 2026

Sweeps Casinos Could be Fined Up to $100K Under Legislation Passed by Indiana House

Sweepstakes casino operators could face up to a $100,000 fine for operating illegally in Indiana under a measure passed by state's House

Ian St. Clair February 5, 2026