SIGA Posts Record Profits for Fourth Straight Year

SIGA Posts Record Profits for Fourth Straight Year

Posted on: June 24, 2026, 07:36h. 

Last updated on: June 24, 2026, 07:36h.

  • $418 million in gross revenue generated from land-based casinos and igaming
  • $167 million redistributed back to First Nations communities, regional Community Development Corporations, and province’s General Revenue Fund
  • 59,000 sign-ups for PlayNow.com since that platform launched in 2022

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) said it brought in $418 million in gross revenue for fiscal year 2025-26 (April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026), marking a fourth consecutive record year.

Dakota Dunes casino in Saskatchewan. Dakota is one of seven SIGA casinos. Image/SIGA/Stuart Kasdorf

10.6% Gross Revenue Increase

Out of that total, $167 million will be re-distributed, including 50% shared with the First Nations Trust, which is then handed to Saskatchewan First Nation Communities, 25% shared with the provincial government’s General Revenue Fund, and 25% shared with regional Community Development Corporations, situated where provincial casinos are located and used to fund local initiatives.

In 2024-25, gross revenue was $378 million, with $146 million re-distributed.

SIGA Celebrates 30th Anniversary

As a 30-year gaming operator, we continue to evolve and make substantial investments into our casino properties, online gaming, and in giving back to the communities where we live and work,” said SIGA President and CEO Zane Hansen.

SIGA operates seven casinos in the province – with slot machines, live table games, electronic table games, live entertainment, an array of lounges and restaurants – and the online gaming website PlayNow.com – the only legally operated online gaming and sports betting site in Saskatchewan.

Seven SIGA Casinos

On the igaming side, total wagers generated from PlayNow.com were $804 million, with $31.59 million in gross gaming revenue. Since its launch in 2022, PlayNow.com has acquired more than 59,000 sign-ups, according to SIGA’s Annual Report.

SIGA casinos include Dakota Dunes Resort & Casino on Whitecap Dakota First Nation near Saskatoon, the Northern Lights Casino on the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in Prince Albert, Gold Eagle Casino on the Mosquito First Nation in North Battleford, Living Sky Casino on the Nekaneet First Nation in Swift Current, the Painted Hand Casino on the Kahkewistahaw First Nation in Yorkton, the Bear Claw Casino on the White Bear First Nations near Carlyle and Gold Horse Casino on Little Pine Cree Nation in Lloydminster.

Mark Keast

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