The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is celebrating 30 years of operations while reporting a record-breaking financial year in 2025-2026.
The organization, which has grown from four casino properties in 1996 to seven casinos and an online gaming platform, has surpassed $400 million in annual revenue for the first time. According to its latest financial results, SIGA reported roughly $418 million in gross revenue and $167 million in net earnings.
SIGA CEO Zane Hansen says the milestone reflects steady growth following the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We’ve seen our revenues top $400 million now for the first time as a company, so really excited for all of our owners and stakeholders,” said Hansen.
As a non-profit organization, SIGA redistributes all of its earnings across Saskatchewan. Half of the net income goes to the First Nations Trust, while the remaining funds are shared between community development corporations and the provincial government.
Hansen says that model continues to have a positive impact for communities .
“At the end of the year, we’re a non-profit in the truest sense of the word. All the money goes to good use that we generate through the year,” he said.
SIGA employs about 1,700 people, with roughly 63 per cent identifying as First Nations. The organization says it has seen ongoing growth in both its land-based casinos and its online platform, PlayNow.com, which launched in Saskatchewan in late 2022.
Hansen added that expanding online gaming has helped draw players away from unregulated AND illegal platforms while supporting overall revenue growth.
Alongside its financial performance, SIGA is also marking the 30th anniversary of several of its original casino properties, including Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert and Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford.
The organization is continuing to invest in upgrades, including a major expansion project at Northern Lights Casino that is expected to open in phases beginning later this summer. Phase one, at the Northern Light Casino, should be done near the end of July.
Hansen says the focus moving forward is on improving customer experience while maintaining strong returns and this couldn’t be done without help.
“We want to thank our customers and all of our markets for the support they give us. So we’ll keep working hard and bringing them an even better experience going forward and really got to thank the team members across SIGA and all seven of our casinos just for the work they do serving their customers day in, day out. We really appreciate it,” he said.