First Nations (SIGA) Casinos

• Saskatchewan's First Nations casinos were created through an agreement between the Government and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN). This arrangement is outlined in a Framework Agreement signed in June 2002. SLGA licenses the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) to operate the casinos. The slot machines in the SIGA casinos are owned by SLGA and operated by Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC), in compliance with the Criminal Code of Canada.

• SIGA casinos:
  
  
  • Gold Eagle Casino opened in February 1996 in North Battleford. 
  • Northern Lights Casino opened in March 1996 in Prince Albert.
  • Bear Claw Casino opened in November 1996 on the White Bear First Nation.
  • Painted Hand Casino opened in December 1996 in Yorkton. 
  • SIGA is also developing new casinos on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation (near Saskatoon) and in Swift Current.

• The Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation was established in June 1994.  It is responsible for the operations of both Casino Regina and Casino Moose Jaw. Casino Regina opened in January 1996; Casino Moose Jaw opened in September 2002. 

Exhibition Casinos

• There is currently one permanent exhibition casino in Saskatchewan, the Emerald Casino. The casino is located in Saskatoon and is operated by the Saskatoon Prairieland Park Corporation. This casino offers Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) and a number of table games. Prairieland receives all the profits from the table games and a percentage of the VLT net profits. The remaining VLT net profits go to the Government's General Revenue Fund to help pay for essential programs and services such as health care, highways and education.

• SLGA also licenses some exhibition casinos that operate on a temporary basis, in conjunction with annual events such as fairs or exhibitions.