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Regina resident scoops $1.49M in Smoke Signals jackpot

Jeffery Stepaniuk strikes gold at Lloydminster's casino. LLOYDMINSTER - Saskatchewan's newest millionaire, Jeffery Stepaniuk, from Regina, hit big on the Smoke Signals jackpot early morning Sunday, Sept. 17, winning a total of $1490640.58. Stepaniuk won the Smoke Signals top tier progressive jackpot at SIGA's Gold Horse Casino, located in…

Winnings ・ 24 September 2023

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Golden Nugget sees $529K Ultimate Texas Hold’em jackpot

A visitor from Texas will remember her visit to downtown Las Vegas for quite a while. Regina P. won $529472 after hitting the mega progressive jackpot on Ultimate Texas Hold'em at Golden Nugget, according to a casino spokesperson. The winning hand was dealt just after 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Winners across the Las Vegas Valley Binion's It's quad-tastic…

Winnings ・ 14 September 2023

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Best Venues For an Adventure Gaming Holiday in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is a province in Western Canada that's become a magnet for tourists in recent years. It is affectionately known as the Land of the Living Skies due to its unique, colorful skyscapes, but you don't have to have your head in the clouds to get the most out of your trip to the province. Famed for its stunning natural beauty, Saskatchewan…

Travel ・ 13 September 2023

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Top Canadian Provinces For Online Gambling 2023

The rising popularity and ease of online gambling networks have played a role in the immense expansion of online gambling in Canada in the past few years. Canadians can chill and enjoy themselves in their houses while participating in casino tournaments, sports wagering, and other gambling hobbies. Anyone wishing to research reliable gambling…

Sports ・ 11 July 2023

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Dreams of buffalo, butterflies and wolves lure us to casino

Joyce Walter reflects on slot machines and dreams. A friend made the observation the other day: "I haven't seen you at the casino in awhile," she said in our phone conversation. I agreed, that since the start of the pandemic, our visits to our favourite slot machines had been limited, and in fact, it has been more than a year since we've tried our…

St. Patrick's Day ・ 12 April 2023

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Lake Manitoba chief wins $1.37M US jackpot at Minnesota casino on Boxing Day

A northern Manitoba man has always dreamed of buying a home, and now he will have the chance to buy one for his family. Lake Manitoba First Nation chief Cornell McLean can now cross winning the lottery off his bucket list. He was on a trip in the northern U.S. on Monday, and he'd just put money in the Dancing Drums Explosion slot machine at…

Winnings ・ 29 December 2022

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Morphy’s hits $2M jackpot with November auction of rare antique coin-op machines and advertising

DENVER, Pa. - Beautiful coin-operated machines of a bygone era joined forces with stellar antique advertising this month to produce an auction payday at Morphy's that exceeded $2 million. The Nov. 3-5, 2022 sale featured more than 1600 premier lots with a common thread that was best explained by Morphy Auctions CEO Tom Tolworthy, a noted coin-op…

Winnings ・ 24 November 2022

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Illegal online gaming a grey area in Saskatchewan

On Thursday, the playnow.com platform went live in Saskatchewan, bringing legal online gambling to the province for the first time. The website, operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), is touted as the first legal option in the province. That means it has been, and is now, illegal to use another site to gamble in…

Industry ・ 04 November 2022

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Find the best online casinos in Canada with our expert ratings and reviews. Whether you're looking for top casino games like slots and roulette or want to find great mobile casinos, we have it all. Many Canadian players start off by taking advantage of free games to practice strategies and learn the rules. Once you're ready, you can bet real money…

Gaming Authorities ・ 12 October 2022

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Bingo ・ 17 August 2022

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New Online Gaming Site In Saskatchewan Plans November Launch

An online platform for casino games and sports betting in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan could be up and running just in time for the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup this fall. November will see the anticipated launch of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's new gaming site, according to Alanna Adamko, SIGA's director of…

Industry ・ 11 July 2022

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SaskGaming posts $19.1 million profit following re-opening of casinos

SaskGaming is back in the black after coming out of a historic loss last year caused by casino closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021-22 annual report for Saskatchewan's public casino operator shows the Crown corporation pulled in $19.1 million in net income by March 2022, an increase of $22.9 million from a net loss of $13.4 million in…

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Regina man wins Vault Breaker $1.1 million jackpot prize

A Regina man is now a millionaire after hitting big on a slot machine. Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) announced Scott Wheatley won $1188958.43 with the grand jackpot on Vault Breaker at Regina's Four Seasons Palace on May 8. "I thought I was dreaming," said Wheatley in a release. "When all five vault breakers fell I knew I won the big…

Winnings ・ 20 May 2022

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Veikkaus Launches B2B Subsidiary “Fennica Gaming”

The international business-to-business operations of Veikkaus' subsidiary Fennica Gaming Ltd have been launched. The company engages in the provision of game services and products to corporate customers on international game development markets. Timo Kiiskinen, Managing Director of Veikkaus' new subsidiary Fennica Gaming and former SVP, New…

Lottery ・ 11 May 2022

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9 Best Land-based Casinos in Canada That Also Have Online Presence

Being a tax-free country when it comes to gambling winnings, you can expect Canada to have several emblematic land-based casinos with a great presence on social media. While some people have succeeded to get rich playing tennis - which is very popular in Canada - many citizens still dream of making it big on casinos by winning the jackpot that…

Land-based ・ 18 February 2022

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Saskatoon lottery winning streak might appear rare, but ‘rare events happen’: probability expert

Saskatoon might be a lucky city, but not because of its recent streak of lottery winners, according to an expert in mathematics and statistics. There have been at least four newly-minted millionaires in the last month as a result of big wins in the Saskatoon area. It began with a $55 million Lotto Max win in October - the second-largest jackpot in…

Lottery ・ 29 November 2021

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SaskGaming Suffers Major Financial Losses

The unprecedented situation has taken its toll on yet another gaming corporation in Canada. Most recently SaskGaming reported its first-ever financial losses amounting to CA$13400000 for the 2020-2021 fiscal year after 25 years of operations. The losses can be explained by the closure of business properties in the province as the company's casinos…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 November 2021

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Residents Of This Canadian City Keep Winning The Lottery & The Most Recent Won $1M

There must be something in the water in this city! There have been so many lottery winners in Saskatoon recently, with four newly-minted millionaires in the last month alone. The winning streak began last month when a Saskatchewan man won $55 million in the October 19 Lotto Max draw - the second-largest jackpot in the province's history. The…

Lottery ・ 14 November 2021

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Smoke Signals jackpot winner collects just over $1.5M

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority presented a cheque for just over $1.5 million on Monday to the latest winner of its Smoke Signals progressive slot machine jackpot. Lanford Montgrand of Regina was announced as the winner. A SIGA media release issued Monday stated he won while playing slots at the Dakota Dunes Casino, located on the Whitecap…

Winnings ・ 12 November 2021

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$1.5 million win is man's 2nd jackpot this year at Saskatoon-area casino

While the sum is significantly larger, Lanford Montgrand already has some experience winning a big jackpot. In August, Montgrand won more than $64000 when he hit the Dakota Dunes Dreamer jackpot playing slots. But Montgrand's more than $1.5 million Smoke Signals win on Monday makes his previous jackpot seem modest by comparison. "I didn't want to…

Winnings ・ 10 November 2021

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The Current State of Canadian Gambling

Over the past 2 years, the number of online casinos in Canada has skyrocketed - up over 70% from before. It is even though the country has strict gambling regulations. 65% of the population has bet at least once at an online casino. As well, 25% of the country's residents play the lottery every week. Sports betting fans have spent more than $15…

Gaming Authorities ・ 21 October 2021

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Sask. Appoints SIGA for Online Gaming Operator

The government of Saskatchewan and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations have announced their decision to launch a new and regulated online gaming platform for the province. This will be possible after an amendment to the Gaming Framework Agreement signed this Thursday by the government and the federation, that allows a legal framework for…

Industry ・ 24 September 2021

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Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, province sign agreement for Sask. online gaming site

The new online gaming site, which will feature online casino games and sports betting, is expected to launch next year and will be run by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. A new online gaming site is coming to Saskatchewan, after the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and the province of Saskatchewan signed an amendment to their…

Industry ・ 24 September 2021

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Online gambling and legislation

Sir,- I refer to Mark Boobbyer's letter " Social costs of gambling " (Letters, August 25th). While I agree with the writer's description of gambling as " addictive and socially destructive and reaching epidemic proportions", I do not accept his contention that it is ignored here. In this regard, he draws unfavourable comparisons with the United…

Law ・ 27 August 2021

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Saskatchewan Casinos Reopen, Quebec Plans Criminal Ban

In good news for Canadian casinos, Saskatchewan has entered the second phase of its COVID-19 reopening plan. An easing of public health restrictions across the province has allowed gamblers to return to casinos and bingo halls over the weekend, although a capacity limit of 150 people per venue remains in place. Casino Regina staff said the casino…

Incidents ・ 10 July 2021

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Casino Moose Jaw to reopen June 20 after six months’ closure

Baccarat ・ 18 June 2021