Saskatchewan First Nations Casinos Would Welcome Players Around the Clock

Gaming is an activity that attracts all kinds of individuals at any given hour of the day when the venue is operation. First Nations casino locations would soon be able to welcome casino patrons around the clock, as it was recently announced by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. This summer is going to see the launch of a 24-hour operation on site of every casino venue overseen by the authority.

There are as many as seven locations overseen by the First Nations authority, each of them offering its casino patrons premium gaming. Those are the Bear Claw Casino & Hotel near Carlyle, Dakota Dunes Casino near Saskatoon, Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford, Living Sky Casino in Swift Current, Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert, Gold Horse Casino in Lloydminster, and Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton.

First Nations Bring Extended Schedule in July

They are sprinkled at a reasonable distance from one another, as to prevent field cannibalization. Recently announced decision states that the casino locations would be able to welcome casino patrons around the clock once July starts. This schedule would apply to the weekends solely but is projected to have a positive impact on the general operation and gaming revenue amassed by the venues.

Lionel Tootoosis, Senior Vice-President of Operations with SIGA, pointed out that the change is expected to increase interest towards the casino venues and be even more convenient for the gaming enthusiasts making their way to the casino venues. The main drive towards this change is once again the player experience. People working regular time find it hard to make it to the casino venue in time.

With the new schedule, they would not worry that the casino venue would close any minute now and rush to make moves without evaluating all pros and cons. Fridays and Saturdays are projected to bring more individuals on site and therefore boost the host communities with better gaming revenue allocations.

Tribal Casino Operation Brings More

According to previously issued information, the casino venues overseen by SIGA enjoy more than 4.5 million casino patrons on an annual basis. This number increases progressively throughout the years and is expected to reach new heights this July. Over 1,800 individuals rely on the steady operation of said casino venues and the income they bring them.

What is needed now is a close collaboration with the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority that would guarantee the change. The gaming revenue generated by every casino locations is divided in three ways. Half of it goes straight to the First Nations Trust that supports the local community overseeing the venue. Various projects are realized with the help of this funding. Some 25 percent of the overall amount goes to Community Development Corporations.

This is the fastest way for the money to reach various charitable and non-profit groups in the area. The remaining 25 percent of the gaming revenue is allocated to the Provincial General Revenue Fund, making sure that all parties involved benefit from the tribal casino operation. It could be recalled that mid-January the newest casino venue overseen by the authority launched operation. Gold Horse Casino welcomed its first patrons and brought the first electronic table games in Saskatchewan.