SIGA, which owns seven casinos in Saskatchewan, including the Northern Lights Casino is marking a successful year (file photo/paNOW Staff)

By Michael Joel-Hansen

Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority

Gaming authority had a good year

Jul 16, 2019 | 2:00 PM

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is marking a successful year.

For 2018-19 SIGA, which owns and operates seven casinos in the province including the Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert and the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford, reported a $262 million revenue and net earnings of $82.5 million.

Pat Cook, vice president of corporate affairs for SIGA, said they are happy with how the year went. Cook said the credit for the authority’s success goes to employees for their work and to patrons who support the casinos.

“I certainly want to thank both,” she said.

Cook said all seven casinos are doing well, including the Gold Horse Casino in Lloydminster which just opened in December. When it comes to P.A.’s Northern Lights Casino, SIGA is especially pleased with how business is going at that location.

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“It continues to do very well, and Prince Albert’s the gateway to the North, so we have a really good loyal patron base that comes through that catchment area,” she said.

When it comes to future challenges, Cook said the health of the overall economy is always something to keep an eye on. Cook said they are happy with the current number of locations they have.

“We’ve pretty much covered the market now,” she said.

SIGA’s profits are distributed amongst First Nation’s communities, regional community development corporations and the Government of Saskatchewan’s general revenue fund.

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MichaelJoel.Hansen@jpbg.ca

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