SIGA selects Bede Gaming to build BetSIGA with Spring 2027 launch
New BetSIGA site and iOS/Android apps will replace PlayNow and migrate player accounts
Key Takeaways
- Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority selected Bede Gaming to build the BetSIGA platform, targeting Spring 2027.
- BetSIGA will include a responsive website plus dedicated iOS and Android apps and will replace PlayNow.
- PlayNow has been Saskatchewan’s only legally recognized online gaming platform since November 2022 and players will be migrated to BetSIGA.
- The platform will use open, modular technology and include identity verification, geolocation, AML, security, player protection and responsible gaming controls.
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has selected Bede Gaming to build its branded BetSIGA online gaming platform, targeting a Spring 2027 launch. The project will deliver a responsive website plus dedicated iOS and Android applications to replace the existing PlayNow platform.
Procurement and migration
SIGA said the decision followed a competitive procurement process and that players will be migrated from PlayNow to the new BetSIGA site. PlayNow has been the province’s only legally recognized online gaming platform since November 2022; SIGA operates the service in Saskatchewan.
Platform design and technology
SIGA described BetSIGA as its own platform using open, modular technology designed to support data, loyalty and personalization over time and to connect digital play with SIGA’s broader gaming ecosystem. The authority said the rollout will include identity verification, geolocation, anti-money laundering controls, security, player protection and responsible gaming controls.
Strategic intent and revenue model
SIGA President & CEO Zane Hansen said BetSIGA forms part of the authority’s long-term digital gaming strategy and that revenue will continue to be distributed to support First Nation communities and Saskatchewan. Hansen added the platform will be built “with a partner that shares our commitment to safe, responsible and engaging play.”
Supplier comment
Colin Cole-Johnson, Chief Executive Officer at Bede Gaming, framed the project as more than a technology implementation and said the partnership creates an opportunity to combine technology, sector expertise and operational collaboration to build a connected digital ecosystem that delivers player experiences and sustainable long-term value.
BetSIGA announcement outlines the timeline and commercial partnership details.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will BetSIGA launch?
BetSIGA is scheduled for launch in Spring 2027. Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority announced the timeline when it confirmed Bede Gaming as the platform supplier on 4 November 2026.
Will PlayNow accounts be moved to BetSIGA?
Players will be migrated from PlayNow to BetSIGA. SIGA said the new site will replace the existing PlayNow platform, which it has operated in Saskatchewan since November 2022.
What compliance and safety features will BetSIGA include?
BetSIGA will include identity verification, geolocation, anti-money laundering controls, security, player protection and responsible gaming controls. SIGA specified these features as part of the platform rollout.
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