#Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority

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Jackpot Digital signs deal with Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority

Jackpot Digital (TSXV:JJ) has signed a licensing agreement with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) to install its dealerless poker tables. SIGA operates seven casinos and Playnow.com in Saskatchewan. It intends to initially install Jackpot Blitz machines at its Dakota Dunes and Gold Horse Casino properties in Saskatoon and…

Industry ・ 06 February 2024

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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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A Look at Canada's Vibrant Gambling Landscape

The Canadian landscape of gambling and online casinos is as diverse as the country itself. Each province has its unique regulations, gaming preferences, and styles. This article delves into the intricacies of gambling and online casinos across different Canadian provinces, offering a thorough understanding of this fascinating industry. Whilst the…

Industry ・ 04 July 2023

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Living Sky Casino makes millionaire with Smoke Signals jackpot

The Living Sky Casino made a millionaire earlier this month, as a Medicine Hat resident hit the Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot. J.G. Lundy was announced as the winner last week by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), walking away with a cheque for $1446001.42. Swift Current Online reached out for comment on his big win, but Lundy has…

Winnings ・ 18 April 2023

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What you need to know about gambling regulations in Quebec

Quebec happens to be home to a constantly changing gambling landscape.While the province has a rich history of gaming, dating back to the early days of horse racing, new technologies, and changing attitudes have led to a number of updates to the regulations in recent years. The gaming industry in Quebec is a major economic contributor, with a…

Law ・ 12 April 2023

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SaskGaming Celebrates The Launch Of The Playnow.com Online Gaming Platform

The province's first legal, regulated online gaming platform is now live! PlayNow.com launched this morning, ushering in a new era of safe, secure online casino gaming, sports betting and entertainment in Saskatchewan. The site is managed by SaskGaming, operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), regulated by the Saskatchewan…

Industry ・ 23 February 2023

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$31.8M generated by Sask.'s first regulated gambling website in 2 months 'surprisingly high,' expert says

A gambling expert is surprised that Saskatchewan's first regulated gambling website generated $31.8 million in its first two months of operation. The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) was given exclusive rights to establish the province's first regulated website for online casino games and single-event sports betting, and turned to the…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 February 2023

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OpenBet extends British Columbia Lottery partnership

Gaming News 12 January 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- OpenBet, a global leader in betting entertainment, strengthened its long-term partnership with British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) after the Lottery Operator delivered its PlayNow.com brand to the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA).PlayNow.com is now live in Saskatchewan with OpenBet's…

Industry ・ 12 January 2023

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Sask. online gambling site launches

Legally regulated sports betting is now live in Saskatchewan. The province launched PlayNow on Thursday, the first legal online gaming platform in Saskatchewan since the federal government legalized single-game sports betting in Aug. 2021. "I think it's also important to point out that this was all made possible by a historic agreement that we…

Gambling Sites ・ 19 December 2022

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Saskatchewan’s first legal online gaming platform is now live

Saskatchewan's first legal, regulated online gaming platform is now live. The gaming site called PlayNow.com launched Thursday morning and is managed by SaskGaming, operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), regulated by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority and uses the British Columbia Lottery Corporation's (BCLC)…

Industry ・ 03 December 2022

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Legal online gambling launches in Saskatchewan

The market's launch was marked with the roll out of PlayNow.com as part of a partnership between the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (SaskGaming) and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). Under the arrangement, which was announced in June and confirmed last month, the BCLC will deliver the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 25 November 2022

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SaskGaming launches the Playnow.com online gaming platform

Gaming News 11 November 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Saskatchewan's first legal, regulated online gaming platform is now live! PlayNow.com launched last week, ushering in a new era of safe, secure online casino gaming, sports betting and entertainment in the Bridge City."Last year, Saskatchewan announced a historic partnership to establish the…

Industry ・ 12 November 2022

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SaskGaming and FSIN collaborate for first legal online gaming site

Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (SIGA) Canadian-based branch SaskGaming launched its first legal online gaming platform on November 3rd, 2022 via partnership with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN). The platform is titled, PlayNow.com and the partnership was established last year. About partnership: With this partnership,…

Industry ・ 04 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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BCLC Launches its PlayNow.com in Saskatchewan

Today, BCLC launched its PlayNow.com to a third province in Canada, with its industry-leading online gambling platform now available to players in Saskatchewan. As part of a partnership with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) and SaskGaming, Saskatchewan players can now enjoy more than 400 entertaining casino and sports-betting…

Gaming Authorities ・ 04 November 2022

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Province launches first legal online gambling website

Legally regulated sports betting is now live in Saskatchewan. The province launched PlayNow on Thursday, the first legal online gaming platform in Saskatchewan since the federal government legalized single-game sports betting in Aug. 2021. "I think it's also important to point out that this was all made possible by a historic agreement that we…

Gambling Sites ・ 04 November 2022

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Evolution Of The Canadian Gambling Industry

Gambling has a long, rich history in Canada. For decades, its very existence was highly contested. The casino industry has traveled a long road to becoming the booming online realm that it is today. In 2022, a fresh world of casino games is available at the tap of a finger, thanks to the rise of mobile gambling. There's more than one reason why…

Industry ・ 31 August 2022

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BCLC and Saskatchewan to Launch New Gaming Website in November

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is pressing on with plans to launch its new dedicated gaming site which will be on time for the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup and provide additional opportunities for sports fans to place a wager on the outcome of one of the biggest events in the country. Thanks to the timing of the Grey Cup, the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 12 July 2022

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BCLC Informs Public of Scratch Ticket Bug

British Columbia Lottery Corporation informed the public that there has been a problem with its new CA$3 Road to Riches Scratch & Win products. According to the Crown agency, there has been a bug in a system that validates whether a ticket is a winning one or not on launch. That is why the Crown advises everyone to double-check their tickets. The…

Scratch Games ・ 09 June 2022

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Saskatchewan close to offering online gambling as vendors sign agreement

People will soon have a choice to gamble online as partners recently sign a vendor agreement. The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) signed a deal with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) on June 2, 2022 where development on the Online Gaming site can begin. "SIGA is very excited to bring the PlayNow online casino and sports…

Gaming Authorities ・ 07 June 2022

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Saskatchewan Selects B.C. Lottery As Online Gaming Vendor

There's good news for the residents of Saskatchewan, as the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has signed a vendor agreement with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) to develop an online gaming platform, the two parties announced Monday in a. BCLC, a government-run corporation that already operates its regulated PlayNow online…

Lottery ・ 06 June 2022

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Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority celebrates 27 year anniversary

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is celebrating 27 years of its existence. Since 1993, SIGA has gone a long way toward achieving its goals. The authority now employs around 2000 citizens of Saskatchewan, with a large percentage made up of people of the First Nation. SIGA, as a non-profit organization, also gives 100% of its net…

Gaming Authorities ・ 19 May 2022

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Ontario Online Gambling Pt. 1: The Canadian Status Quo

There's considerable excitement around Ontario's plan to privatize online gambling, but also a lot of confusion. The launch of the first sites operating under the new system will take place on April 4. However, many Canadians aren't clear on the status of online gambling under Canadian law to begin with. Some may not know what options they have…

Gaming Authorities ・ 31 March 2022

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Launch Dates and Who's Coming

Many online casino companies operate in Canada, offering residents of the country a multitude of gaming options. Yet the only online casino games legally available in the country are offered by provincial lotteries. All the other companies, like Jackpot City, Spin Casino, and 888casino, operate in a legal grey area. The good news is that the legal…

Gaming Authorities ・ 28 March 2022

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Canada: SIGA casinos turn 26 readying for iGaming as they seek to return to pre-pandemic growth

Two Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) casinos are turning 26 this month: the Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert and the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford, which both opened in March of 1996. The venues are now looking towards the future, in an effort to get business back on track to pre-pandemic growth. The Gold Eagle has added a…

Covid ・ 21 March 2022

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SIGA casinos mark 26 years in business and look towards the future

Two Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Casinos are marking 26 years in business this month. In March of 1996 both The Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert and the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford opened their doors to the public. Kelly Atcheynum, the current general manager for the Gold Eagle Casino said they have seen quite a bit…

Gaming Authorities ・ 16 March 2022

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Gold Eagle Casino welcomes newest millionaire

Gary Mann of North Battleford wins over $1.3 million, in another sign that SIGA's casinos are back post-pandemic NORTH BATTLEFORD - A North Battleford man has claimed his jackpot of $1301560.21 won at Gold Eagle Casino. Gary Mann won the Smoke Signals top tier progressive jackpot while playing at Gold Eagle Casino on Saturday evening, March.…

Winnings ・ 11 March 2022

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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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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

Saskatoon News

$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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Saskatchewan's First Nations To Launch Legal Online Gambling Site

In a landmark deal, the Canadian province of Saskatchewan has announced that its approach to online casino and sports betting will be to go through Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). Saskatchewan is home to 74 First Nations groups, as Canada's indigenous population is known. They're represented collectively by the Federation of Sovereign…

Gambling Sites ・ 04 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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Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority to launch online gambling

Under the deal, the FSIN and province will split revenue from the online gambling site - which will include both online casino and sports betting - on a 50/50 basis. The site is expected to launch at some point in 2022. The site will be managed by the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (SaskGaming). "This new online gaming site will be a safe,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 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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Saskatchewan Casinos Set for June 20 Restart

After a lengthy suspension, Saskatchewan is ready to reopen its casino properties this June. The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority announced that it will be restarting operations at its seven gaming venues in the province on June 20. The casinos will be operated under a limited capacity and all guests will have to comply with the mandatory…

Gaming Authorities ・ 03 July 2021