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Saskatchewan Extends SIGA Online Gaming Exclusivity to 2029

By jili tutorial · September 5, 2026

Saskatchewan Extends SIGA Online Gaming Exclusivity to 2029

Saskatchewan has renewed the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s (SIGA) exclusive right to operate the province’s regulated online gaming market until September 2029. At the same time, the government has approved a pilot project for a First Nations gaming centre that will include up to 49 slot machines.

Northern Lights Casino, one of seven casino properties in Saskatchewan operated by SIGA. (Image: Stuart Kasdorf)

The government of Saskatchewan and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) announced the agreement, which includes an amendment to their Gaming Framework Agreement (GFA). The FSIN is the political organization representing the province’s 74 First Nations.

Extension of Online Gaming Exclusivity

“Our government has built a successful gaming industry in Saskatchewan in partnership with the FSIN through good-faith negotiation and incremental change,” said Jeremy Harrison, the minister responsible for Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan.

The extension solidifies SIGA’s position as the sole legal operator of iGaming in the province. PlayNow.com, the only licensed online gaming site in Saskatchewan, has been operational since 2022 and continues to show strong growth.

PlayNow.com’s Strong Growth

In its annual report for the 2025–26 fiscal year, released this past June, SIGA reported that total wagers from PlayNow.com reached $804 million, with Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of $31.59 million. Since its launch, the platform has attracted more than 59,000 registered users, according to the report.

First Nations Gaming Centre Pilot Project

The approved pilot project will be located on the Flying Dust First Nation and is part of a larger development plan that includes a strip mall, hotel, and conference centre. The gaming centre will host up to 49 slot machines.

“The project will be an important part of a new hotel development that will better serve the people of Meadow Lake and northwest Saskatchewan,” said FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron.

“Importantly, the benefits of this growth will extend beyond the host community, with the First Nations’ share of gaming profits distributed equitably among Saskatchewan First Nations throughout Treaty 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 territories.”

Increased Slot Machine Allocation

The latest amendment to the GFA also increases SIGA’s total slot machine allocation by 49, bringing the overall count to 2,619 machines. SIGA, created by the province’s First Nations and launched in 1996, now operates seven casinos across Saskatchewan. These venues offer slot machines, live and electronic table games, live entertainment, and a variety of lounges and restaurants.

PlayNow.com remains the only legally operated iGaming site in Saskatchewan.