Online Gambling in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan was one of the last provinces to get a legal online casino. Since November 3, 2022, PlayNow.com/sk — operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) — has offered casino games, live dealers, poker and sports betting to residents aged 19+. SIGA’s exclusive right runs to 2029, so don’t expect an Ontario-style open market soon.

By Otto von Stierlitz · Independent guide, not affiliated with SIGA, SaskGaming, SLGA or the Government of Saskatchewan.

Is Online Gambling Legal in Saskatchewan?

Yes, on PlayNow. The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) regulates gambling under The Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, 1997, and PlayNow SK is the only legally operated online gaming site in the province. International casinos that accept Saskatchewan players are not licensed here; players are not prosecuted for using them, but they have no provincial protection if a site refuses to pay.

How PlayNow Saskatchewan Came About

In September 2021 the province and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) agreed that online gaming would be run for the benefit of First Nations. The result launched on November 3, 2022:

• SIGA operates PlayNow SK;
• SaskGaming manages it;
• SLGA regulates it;
• it runs on BCLC’s PlayNow platform, like BC and Manitoba.

The agreement has since been amended to extend SIGA’s online exclusivity to September 2029. In 2025–26 PlayNow SK earned about C$31.6 million in gross gaming revenue — mostly from casino games — and had more than 59,000 registered players.

What You Can Play on PlayNow SK

• Slots, table games and jackpots
• Live dealer casino
• Instant games
• Poker
• Sports betting, including single games and live bets

There is no lottery or bingo on PlayNow SK. Lottery tickets (Lotto Max, 6/49, Western Max and others) are sold by the Western Canada Lottery Corporation in stores and in its Lotto Spot app.

To sign up you must be 19, live in Saskatchewan and be located there. Deposits work with Interac e-Transfer, cards and PayPal; withdrawals go by bank transfer only and take about 3–4 business days. Details in our PlayNow review.

Sports Betting in Saskatchewan

Online, you bet on PlayNow Sports. In stores, Saskatchewan sells WCLC’s Sport Select — including single-game bets since November 2021. Saskatchewan is expected to move to the shared, Kambi-powered PROLINE sportsbook in 2027. See Sport Select explained.

Land-Based Casinos

Saskatchewan has nine casinos: seven First Nations casinos run by SIGA and two run by SaskGaming — Casino Regina and Casino Moose Jaw.

Online Casinos That Accept Saskatchewan Players

Some international casinos accept players from Saskatchewan. They are not licensed here — read the sections above first. We only list sites that pass our checks on licence, ownership, Interac and CAD, and real payout times.

Getting Help in Saskatchewan

The Problem Gambling Help Line is free and open 24/7: 1-800-306-6789, or text 306-400-2785.

Last updated: 2026-11-03