Member Statement (3 November 2022)

From Hansard (3 November 2022)

 

Launch of Online Gaming Platform

Hon. Mr. McLeod: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Last fall an historic partnership was forged between the Government of Saskatchewan, SIGA [Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Inc.], and the FSIN [Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations] to establish the first online gaming platform in our province.

Well, Mr. Speaker, Saskatchewan’s first legal, regulated online gaming platform is now live. PlayNow.com launched this morning, allowing Saskatchewan people to engage in safe, secure online casino gaming and sports betting. PlayNow.com has over 500 casino games and a full suite of sports-betting options for Saskatchewan residents to enjoy.

Mr. Speaker, this agreement will have SIGA operate the platform, creating jobs for Indigenous people here in Saskatchewan and generating millions of dollars in revenue for Indigenous communities. As Chief Bobby Cameron stated at the launch of this initiative, and I quote, “This is reconciliation at its finest.” He went on to say, and I again quote, “This will provide many economic benefits to the residents of the province and our First Nations communities.”

Mr. Speaker, supporting Indigenous people is a priority for our government, and the revenue generated from this platform will go back into Indigenous communities to support countless programs.

I now invite all members of this Assembly to join me in congratulating SIGA and all those who worked to make this project a success. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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