SIGA selects Bede Gaming to launch BetSIGA in spring 2027
New site and native apps will replace PlayNow in Saskatchewan
Key Takeaways
- Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) selected Bede Gaming to build BetSIGA, targeting a spring 2027 launch.
- BetSIGA will provide a responsive website and native iOS and Android apps and will replace PlayNow.
- PlayNow has been operated by SIGA as Saskatchewan’s only legally recognised online gambling platform since November 2022.
- The platform will use open, modular technology and include identity verification, geolocation, AML, security, and player-protection measures.
SIGA —Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority— has selected Bede Gaming to develop its new iGaming platform called BetSIGA, with a target launch in spring 2027. The project will deliver a responsive website and native iOS and Android apps; SIGA said players will be migrated from the current PlayNow platform.
Deployment details
BetSIGA is planned to replace the PlayNow platform, which SIGA operates in Saskatchewan as “the only legally recognised online gambling platform” in the province since November 2022. SIGA described the process as a competitive tender and said the new platform will use open, modular technology to support data, loyalty programmes and ongoing personalisation.
The territorial authority said BetSIGA will link digital wagering with SIGA’s broader gaming ecosystem and will include identity verification, geolocation, anti-money laundering controls, security, player protection and responsible gaming measures.
Comments from the parties
“BetSIGA is an important step in SIGA’s long-term digital strategy,” said Zane Hansen, President & CEO of SIGA.
“This partnership goes far beyond technology implementation. It represents a significant opportunity to combine reliable technology, sector expertise and operational collaboration,” said Colin Cole-Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Bede Gaming.
SIGA indicated the revenue model will continue to distribute proceeds to support First Nation communities and the province of Saskatchewan. The announcement positions Bede Gaming as the lead supplier for the development and operation of the new digital offering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will develop the new BetSIGA platform?
Bede Gaming will develop the new BetSIGA platform after being selected by Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). SIGA set a target launch date of spring 2027.
What will BetSIGA replace in Saskatchewan?
BetSIGA will replace the PlayNow platform, which SIGA has operated as the only legally recognised online gambling platform in Saskatchewan since November 2022.
What technical and compliance components will BetSIGA include?
The platform will employ open, modular technology to support data and loyalty; it will include identity verification, geolocation, anti-money-laundering controls, security and player-protection and responsible gaming measures.
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