18 Oct Dakota Dunes Casino Unveils 12,000 Sq. Ft. Expansion Project
Dakota Dunes Casino announces expansion project, adding 12,000 square feet to the casino.
October 18, 2024 – Whitecap Dakota First Nation SK – The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) unveiled today plans for an expansion to its existing Dakota Dunes Casino property, adding 12,000 square feet to gaming floor footage, with plans to also build new food and beverage spaces and a new high limit table game area.
“This expansion of the Dakota Dunes Casino will be timely as we construct the Dakota Dunes Thermal Spa on the resort side of the property,” said Whitecap Dakota Nation Chief Darcy Bear at the expansion announcement held at Dakota Dunes Casino. “All of these enhancements will only further increase the number of visitors and position the property as the premier destination resort in the province.”
Representatives from Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Saskatoon Tribal Council and the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority participated in the official expansion announcement and sod turning event.
“Expanding the casino is a good thing for First Nation employment,” said Saskatoon Tribal Council Tribal Chief Mark Arcand. Dakota Dunes Casino is already a major First Nation employer with over 74 percent of its more than 300 employees being First Nation, and with the expansion comes growth, and the potential to create even more job opportunities.”
“We are excited to provide an even more amazing experience for our casino guests, with the enhanced food and beverage area as part of the expansion, including a new deli, floor bar and Teppanyaki style grill offering, as well the new high limit table gaming area,” said SIGA President and CEO Zane Hansen.
SIGA, as a non-profit corporation, has a unique revenue distribution model, which reinvests all net revenue back into Saskatchewan. Casino net revenue is redistributed – 50 per cent to the First Nations Trust (which is distributed to the 74 First Nations in the province), 25 per cent to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) which reinvests the money back into local community initiatives and 25 per cent to the provincial General Revenue Fund.
During construction, Dakota Dunes Casino will remain open to continue to serve its customers. Visit www.dakotadunescasino.com for future events and updates happening at the casino.
[Conceptual building drawing of an expanded Dakota Dunes Casino. Provided by aodbt.]
For more information, please contact:
Alanna Adamko
Director of Communications & Media Relations
Phone: 306-477-7575
Cell: 306-980-85580
Alanna.Adamko@siga.sk.ca
About SIGA
SIGA operates seven casinos and the online gaming site PlayNow.com in Saskatchewan. Casinos include Dakota Dunes Resort & Casino on Whitecap Dakota First Nation near Saskatoon, the Northern Lights Casino on the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in Prince Albert, Gold Eagle Casino on the Mosquito First Nation in North Battleford, Living Sky Casino on the Nekaneet First Nation in Swift Current, the Painted Hand Casino on the Kahkewistahaw First Nation in Yorkton, the Bear Claw Casino on the White Bear First Nation near Carlyle and Gold Horse Casino on Little Pine Cree Nation in Lloydminster.
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