Saskatoon’s Casinos And Bingo Halls Reopen

Ben Hamill - June 27, 2021

On Sunday morning, dozens of people were lined up outside of Casino Regina. Many of them were looking for a return to regular life as residents in Saskatoon were finally allowed to visit casinos and Bingo halls once more. As of 20 June, t...Read More

Saskatchewan Casinos To Reopen On June 20

Ben Hamill - June 07, 2021

Saskatchewan is finally preparing for the grand reopening of its casino and gaming venues after over a year of closures. The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority announced this week that the seven gaming venues spread out across the regio...Read More

5 Saskatchewan Bingo Halls To Temporarily Close

Ben Hamill - December 08, 2020

Although permitted to remain open even with the latest safety restrictions in place, several Bingo halls in Saskatchewan have opted to voluntarily close. A combination of a major reduction in capacity and concerns about safety has led som...Read More

VLT Win Turns Saskatchewan Man Millionaire

Ben Hamill - September 15, 2020

When Saskatchewan-based video lottery terminals (VLTs) enthusiast Bob Heintz recently hit a jackpot win playing his favourite Vault Breaker progressive jackpot game, he initially thought he had won CA$1,000. But that would only last unti...Read More

Bingo Back In Saskatchewan

Ben Hamill - July 10, 2020

July 9 after an exceptionally long wait at long last saw in-person gaming return to the community of Saskatchewan. The day was anticipated for a long time in advance, as the latest regulations now authorise the return not only of live cas...Read More

Saskatchewan Leads Paid Sports Audience Way

Ben Hamill - August 29, 2019

There’s nothing quite like a paying audience. And especially so when talking pro-sport events. Data compiled by Statistics Canada has revealed that Saskatchewan now has more people willing to pay to attend a sports event than what ...Read More

Saskatoon’s 1st CEBL Champs Weekend A Hoot

Ben Hamill - August 26, 2019

Elite Basketball League national championships have come to Saskatoon. Thanks to the commendable efforts on the part of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, the city of Saskatoon has hosted its very first championship...Read More

Gold Horse Casino Set Open Its Doors

Ben Hamill - December 11, 2018

Lloydminster is well on its way towards becoming home to a stellar new casino development. The CA$20 million construction of the long-anticipated Gold Horse Casino has been confirmed as now being in its final stages and may very well be c...Read More

Lotto Winner Heads to Hawaii To Escape Win

Ben Hamill - December 01, 2018

Upon learning that they have won the lotto, most people head straight to their local operator’s offices to pick up their giant checks with massive grins on their faces. However, according to lottery officials across Canada, it is no...Read More

$38m Dakota Dunes Hotel Project Kicks Off

Ben Hamill - September 18, 2018

The Whitecap Dakota First Nation tribe officially broke ground on their planned $38 million Dakota Dunes Hotel project last week. The project is based just south of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, according to news reports on the matter. Indige...Read More

WCLC Inks Lotto Content Deal with IGT

Ben Hamill - August 13, 2018

The Western Canadian Lottery Corporation (WCLC) has reportedly inked a new major deal with gaming products supplier IGT, which will now provide 700 CrystalDual 27 Video Lottery Terminals for the Saskatchewan market. The VLTs are set to be...Read More