The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) reported that strong online gaming growth contributed to it posting record profits for a fourth year in a row since the COVID-19 pandemic receded.
The First Nations gaming operator’s 2025-26 annual report showed that it made a new yearly high of $418m in gross revenue in the fiscal year that ran from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
It returned $167m of that to the province, per its operating model, half of which is distributed among Saskatchewan’s First Nation communities. Another 25% goes to the provincial government’s General Revenue Fund, and the remaining one-quarter is shared among regional Community Development Corporations in regions that host provincial casinos.
SIGA’s 2025-26 gross revenue was up around 11% on last year’s previous record total, and its return to the province rose 14%. Net revenue increased almost 12% to $217.5m.
PlayNow iGaming net revenue grows 38%
SIGA operates seven casinos in the province, each of which houses slot machines, live and electronic table games, live entertainment and hospitality and foodservice amenities:
- Bear Claw Casino
- Dakota Dunes Resort & Casino
- Northern Lights Casino
- Gold Eagle Casino
- Gold Horse Casino
- Living Sky Casino
- Painted Hand Casino
It also runs Saskatchewan’s only government-authorized online gambling platform, PlayNow.com, which leans on the platform and technology provided by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC).
SIGA reported that total wagers on PlayNow.com in 2025-26 were $804m, which yielded more than $31m in gross gaming revenue. That iGaming GGR was more than 23% ahead of last year’s PlayNow total. Net revenue from the platform soared 38% to $12.4m.
Online casino contributed $27.8m of that gross revenue. Sports betting added a modest $1m. SIGA said it now has more than 59,000 registered users on the platform.
“2025–26 was a year defined by growth, progress, and continued investment in the people and communities at the heart of SIGA’s mission,” said SIGA CEO and President Zane Hansen. “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.”
Saskatchewan gaming outperforming expectations
SIGA’s report comes after the Saskatchewan government said in late March that both land-based and online gaming outperformed expectations in the 2025-26 fiscal year.
The government credited strong returns of SIGA casinos, SaskGaming’s Casino Regina and Casino Moose Jaw properties, and PlayNow iGaming for the fact that revenue payments to First Nations and Métis beat budget expectations by $46m.
Saskatchewan’s uptick in gaming revenue proceeds for First Nations and Métis in 2025-26 came after the province invested in upgrades to its casino gaming industry in the prior fiscal year.
The government also confirmed in a separate press release in March that its 2026-27 fiscal year budget includes a projected $137.9m in gaming revenue payments for First Nations and Métis organizations, a $30.5m increase over the budgeted amount for 2025-26.
