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The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) celebrated Dakota Dunes Casino’s completion of Phase 1 on Thursday at Whitecap Dakota First Nation.
This phase expanded the Smoking Room, which added 11,500 feet of gaming floor space to the casino, noted the Dakota Dunes Casino in a statement.
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The second phase should be done in spring 2026, which will see the expansion of the High Limit Room table game area. There are plans for a new food and beverage area, with a newly refreshed Tim Hortons, deli and bar and a teppanyaki-style noodle bar for the summer of 2026, added the casino.
“It’s great to see this project continue moving forward,” STC Tribal Chief Mark Arcand said.
“The good jobs that are being created here for First Nations people are a stepping stone to improved quality of life for individuals and families, and the additional revenue generated by this expansion will support continued economic development, and many worthy initiatives both in Saskatoon, and in our STC member communities.”
Chief of Lac La Ronge Indian Band Tammy Cook-Searson said an additional 30 jobs have been created and already hired, “with more potential job creation once Phase 2 is completed.” (SIGA/Submitted)
Whitecap Dakota Nation Chief Darcy Bear said this expansion was timely as it is building the thermal spa on the resort side of the property.
“All of these enhancements will only further increase the number of visitors and position the property as the premier destination resort in the province,” he said.
SIGA Board Chair and Chief of Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Tammy Cook-Searson, said, “SIGA’s mandate is to create employment for First Nation people; generate positive revenues for First Nations; and partner on economic development projects that benefit our shareholders and communities.”
Dakota Dunes Casino’s completion of the first phase already is helping SIGA further this mandate, she noted, saying that an additional 30 jobs have been created and people have already been hired, “with more potential job creation once Phase 2 is completed.”
“In total, Dakota Dunes Casino now has 373 employees, 73 percent of which are First Nation,” said Chief Cook-Searson in a statement.
“With Phase 1 completed, we are very excited to provide our customers with a larger, improved gaming floor. We now look forward to the completion of Phase 2,” said SIGA President and CEO Zane Hansen.
“We are excited to provide an even more amazing experience for our casino guests, with an expanded High Limit Room table gaming area at the casino, and enhanced food and beverage areas planned in 2026,” said Hansen.
