SLGA - Casino Operations

The Gaming Operations Division is responsible for the operation of slot machines in the casinos. Another key role of the Division is to provide advice and direction to SIGA in a variety of areas including governance, financial management, policies and procedures and a organizational development.

Saskatchewan has four First Nations casinos operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA): Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford; Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert; Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton; and Bear Claw Casino on the White Bear First Nation near Carlyle. Net profits from SIGA casinos are split, with 37.5 per cent of net revenues provided to the government’s General Revenue Fund and 37.5 per cent provided to the First Nations Trust. The remaining 25 per cent is directed to Community Development Corporations.

Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw are operated by the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (SGC), a Treasury Board Crown Corporation. Net profits from SGC casinos are split, with 50 per cent of revenues retained by the government’s General Revenue Fund, 25 per cent provided to the First Nations Trust and 25 per cent provided to the Community Initiatives Fund.

The First Nation casinos and SGC casinos offer table games and slot machines. Saskatoon Prairieland Park Corporation, an exhibition association, operates Emerald Casino in Saskatoon. This casino offers table games and Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs).