Gambling age in Saskatchewan
Casino Regina's entry rules set a minimum age of 19 years.1
Minimum age by activity
| Bingo and charitable gaming | No one under 19 may play at a licensed Monte Carlo (charity casino) event in Saskatchewan.2 |
|---|---|
| Online gambling | To register for PlayNow.com in Saskatchewan you must be a Saskatchewan resident, 19 or older, and located in Saskatchewan.3 |
At the door
Government-issued ID may be requested at any time at Casino Regina.1
Who runs gambling in Saskatchewan
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) is a commercial Crown corporation set up to oversee all lotteries and gaming in the province.4 SaskGaming became a wholly-owned subsidiary of LGS on June 1, 2023 and continues to operate Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw.5 SIGA operates seven casinos in Saskatchewan.6
Who regulates it
SLGA regulates gaming in Saskatchewan, while management oversight sits with LGS.7 SLGA licenses and regulates charitable gaming in Saskatchewan.8
Gambling online in Saskatchewan
PlayNow.com is Saskatchewan's only legal online gaming website; it is operated by SIGA and managed by LGS.9 SIGA's online gaming exclusivity in Saskatchewan has been extended to September 2029.10
Video lottery terminals
Saskatchewan has 4,200 VLTs in licensed taverns and restaurant lounges.11
Self-exclusion
Under the SIGA Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program a patron is banned from all Saskatchewan casinos: the seven SIGA casinos and both SaskGaming casinos.12 A self-excluding patron chooses a period from 6 months to 5 years.12
Tax on winnings
CRA Income Tax Folio S3-F9-C1 (effective July 3, 2020): a prize from a lottery scheme is generally not taxable as income or capital gain, unless the circumstances make it employment, business or property income or an achievement prize. Only the winnings; interest or investment income earned on them is a separate matter.13
Help with gambling
Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Help Line 1-800-306-6789 (shown on PlayNow Saskatchewan).14
Where to play in Saskatchewan
We list 14 places in Saskatchewan: 9 casinos, 5 bingo halls. See all casinos in Saskatchewan.
Prince Albert · Regina · Saskatoon
Other provinces: gambling age across Canada.