Is online gambling legal in Saskatchewan?
Yes, but only on PlayNow.com, run by SIGA for the province since November 2022. You must be 19+ and in Saskatchewan. No other site is legal there.
At a glance
- Status
- Legal through PlayNow.com (operated by SIGA) only
- Legal online site
- PlayNow.com (Saskatchewan)
- Operator
- Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA)
- Minimum age
- 19+
- Online since
- November 3, 2022
- SIGA online exclusivity
- Extended to September 2029
- 24/7 help line
- 1-800-306-6789
Key takeaways
- One legal site. The Government of Saskatchewan says PlayNow.com, operated by SIGA, “remains the only legal online gaming platform in the province” (August 31, 2026).
- SIGA’s exclusivity runs to September 2029. In August 2026 the province and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) extended SIGA’s online gaming exclusivity to September 2029.
- Help is free and open 24/7. Call the Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Help Line at 1-800-306-6789. On PlayNow you can self-exclude for 6 months up to 5 years, and the period cannot be shortened once it starts.
The short answer
Canada’s Criminal Code makes gambling a crime unless a province runs it or licenses it. Section 207 lets the government of a province “conduct and manage a lottery scheme in that province”, in line with provincial law.
Saskatchewan does this through PlayNow.com. When it launched on November 3, 2022, the province called it “the province’s first legal, regulated online gaming platform”. The site uses the British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s PlayNow platform, but the Saskatchewan version is operated by SIGA and regulated by SLGA. At launch the province said the site “is managed by SaskGaming”, and that net proceeds are “reinvested back into Saskatchewan” (Government of Saskatchewan, November 2022). The October 2022 restructuring moved management of online gaming to the new Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) (October 2022 release). SIGA describes itself as a First Nations, non-profit organization (SIGA About Us).
Every other site is outside the provincial system. In its August 2026 release, the government said PlayNow has grown “despite heavy competition from illegal platforms”. FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron called PlayNow “Saskatchewan’s only licensed and regulated online gaming platform” (Government of Saskatchewan, August 2026).
What you can play on PlayNow in Saskatchewan
PlayNow says it is “Saskatchewan’s official online gaming site, operated by Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. Available exclusively to players located in SK” (PlayNow Saskatchewan).
| Product | On PlayNow Saskatchewan? | What the official source says |
|---|---|---|
| Casino games (slots, table games, jackpots) | Yes | The site launched in November 2022 with more than 500 casino games. |
| Sports betting | Yes | It launched with “a full suite of sports betting options”. |
| Live dealer casino | Yes | The province said live dealer games were expected in December 2022. The SK site now has a Live Casino section. |
| Poker | Yes | Poker was expected to follow in 2023. The SK site now has a Poker section. |
| Instant games | Yes | The SK site lists instant games, including Instant Keno and scratch cards. |
Sources: launch release and the PlayNow Saskatchewan site menu, checked September 30, 2026.
Watch out for fake casino sites. In February 2025 the province warned about social media ads for fake online versions of Dakota Dunes Casino, Casino Regina and other land-based casinos. “None of the land-based casinos in Saskatchewan have a legitimate online version,” said Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan. Scammers use these ads to steal credit card and banking details (Government of Saskatchewan, February 2025).
Who regulates gambling in Saskatchewan
Several public bodies have different jobs, and people often mix them up.
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) | The regulator. SLGA is a Treasury Board Crown corporation and “the provincial regulator of liquor, gaming and cannabis” (About SLGA). The province named SLGA as PlayNow’s regulator at launch. It also licenses charitable gaming (October 2022 release). |
| Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) | The business oversight Crown. The province announced it in October 2022 to take over management oversight of casinos, VLTs, lotteries and online gaming. LGS is now in operation: it issued the February 2025 scam warning and reported its 2025-26 results in June 2026 (June 2026 release). The province split management from regulation so that SLGA could act “as an independent regulator” (October 2022 release). |
| Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) | The online operator. SIGA runs PlayNow.com and seven casinos, and says that, “as a non-profit organization, 100 percent of our net income goes back to our communities” (SIGA About Us). |
| SaskGaming, Western Canada Lottery Corporation and Sask Sport | The other operators. The province lists SaskGaming, SIGA, WCLC and Sask Sport as the four commercial gaming operators (June 2026 release). SaskGaming continues to operate Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw, and lotteries continue to be operated by SaskLotteries (Sask Sport) and the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (October 2022 release). |
Legal gambling age in Saskatchewan
19. At launch the province said PlayNow.com is for “Saskatchewan players aged 19 years and older” (launch release). Every PlayNow Saskatchewan page also shows a 19+ mark (PlayNow Saskatchewan).
Self-exclusion and player limits
On PlayNow (Voluntary Self-Exclusion):
- How long. Choose 6 months, or 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 years.
- It can’t be cut short. It starts as soon as you finish signing up. You can make it longer, but you “can’t terminate it any earlier than the originally chosen expiry date”.
- What happens. You can’t log in, play or win prizes. Any cash balance is paid back to you. Unused promotional funds are cancelled, and you are taken off PlayNow marketing lists. One detail to check: a cash balance under $5 is lost if you have no bank account on file, so start a withdrawal first.
- How to do it. Go to My Account, then Self-Exclusion. You can also call PlayNow Customer Support at 1-877-706-6789 (option 3) or use Live Chat to speak with a GameSense Advisor.
Shorter breaks and limits (Tools to Manage Your Play Online): you can lock your account for anywhere from 24 hours to 3 months, set a weekly deposit limit (a lower limit applies right away), and set a daily or weekly cap on playing time.
At the casinos (SIGA Voluntary Self-Exclusion): SIGA’s casino program lasts from 6 months to 5 years. It bans you from all casinos in Saskatchewan, meaning all seven SIGA casinos plus SaskGaming’s Casino Regina and Casino Moose Jaw. You can sign up in person at any SIGA casino, or by appointment at SIGA’s Central Office, 103 Aspen Place, Saskatoon. Nobody can enrol another person. Going into a casino while self-excluded can lead to charges and a fine.
PlayNow and the casinos each describe their own program. If you want a break from both, sign up for both.
Where to get help
- Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Help Line: 1-800-306-6789. It is free and confidential, answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can refer you to regional counsellors and self-help groups (SIGA Where to Get Help).
- PlayNow GameSense Advisors, by Live Chat or by calling 1-877-706-6789 (option 3) (PlayNow Voluntary Self-Exclusion).
- Support, treatment and education services listed by SIGA:
- Prince Albert Grand Council Holistic Wellness Centre: 1-866-765-5305 or 306-953-7285
- File Hills Qu’Appelle White Raven Healing Centre: 1-866-748-8922 or 306-332-2608
- The Saskatoon Tribal Council Responsible Gambling Outreach Treatment Program: 1514 20th Street West, Saskatoon
- Education and awareness: Gambling Awareness Program (CMHA Saskatchewan Division), which offers presentations, displays and resources to communities and groups: 306-683-2600
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
What has changed recently
- October 2022. The province announced a new Crown corporation, Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan. Its job was to take over management of online gaming, casinos, VLTs and lotteries so that SLGA could act as an independent regulator.
- November 3, 2022. PlayNow.com launched in Saskatchewan as the province’s first legal, regulated online gaming platform.
- February 2025. The province warned residents about fake online casino ads and said PlayNow is the only legal online gaming platform.
- June 2026. The LGS 2025-26 annual report showed record income of $400 million before payments to the General Revenue Fund. The province said land-based casinos and VLTs drove most of the growth (release).
- August 31, 2026. The province and FSIN amended their Gaming Framework Agreement. The change extends SIGA’s online gaming exclusivity to September 2029 and approves a gaming centre pilot of up to 49 slot machines on Flying Dust First Nation (release).
Practical next steps
- Check that you’re on the real site. The provincial site is playnow.com/sk, and its footer names the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. No land-based Saskatchewan casino has its own online casino.
- Set limits before you play. Once you’re signed in, open My Account to set a weekly deposit limit and a cap on your playing time.
- Need to stop? Use Self-Exclusion in your PlayNow account, ask about self-exclusion at any SIGA casino, and call 1-800-306-6789 any time.
- Report scam ads. If you see an ad for an “online” version of a Saskatchewan casino, don’t click it. Report it to the platform where you saw it, as the province advises.
Frequently asked questions
Is online gambling legal in Saskatchewan?
Yes, on PlayNow.com, which SIGA operates for the province. The Government of Saskatchewan says PlayNow is the only legal online gaming platform in Saskatchewan.
What is the legal gambling age in Saskatchewan?
You must be 19 or older. PlayNow.com is for Saskatchewan players aged 19 and older, and its pages carry a 19+ mark.
What is PlayNow Saskatchewan?
It is the province’s official online gaming site. It offers casino games, live casino, sports betting, poker and instant games. SIGA runs it on the BCLC PlayNow platform, and you have to be in Saskatchewan to play.
Who regulates online gambling in Saskatchewan?
The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA), the provincial regulator of liquor, gaming and cannabis. Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) oversees the business side, and SIGA operates the site.
Are offshore or private online casinos licensed in Saskatchewan?
No. The province describes PlayNow as the only legal online gaming platform and refers to competition from “illegal platforms”. SIGA’s exclusive right to run online gaming now lasts until September 2029. For players, section 207(3)(b) of the Criminal Code makes taking part in an unauthorized lottery scheme a summary conviction offence, and a Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission licence is not a Saskatchewan authorization.
How do I self-exclude from online gambling in Saskatchewan?
In your PlayNow account, go to My Account, then Self-Exclusion. Choose 6 months or 1 to 5 years. You cannot end it early. For casinos, ask at any SIGA casino. For support, call 1-800-306-6789 (24/7).
This page explains the law in general terms. It is not legal advice. Last reviewed September 30, 2026, against the official sources listed below.
