Painted Hand Casino

Painted Hand Casino – part of the SIGA Group in Saskatchewan

The Painted Hand Casino is one of seven owned and operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. The casinos are located throughout the province. SIGA has the following mandate:

‘Create employment for First Nation people; generate positive revenues for First Nations; and partner on economic development projects that benefit our shareholders and communities.’

SIGA is a non-profit organisation, with 100% of their net income going back to the communities. The organisation was originally formed in the early 1990’s by 74 First Nations in SK. They built four casinos, employing a total of 500 people. Today the number has risen to seven casinos and a workforce of more than 2,000 people. The casinos generate $250 million in revenue and more than $80 million in net income on an annual basis.

Slots at the Painted Hand Casino

There is a focus at all the SIGA casinos on offering a wide variety of the latest slots. This smaller casino has many recent slot titles from IGT, Aristocrat, Scientific Games, and others. You get a choice of denomination — with bets starting at just $0.30-0.50 and going up from there. Many titles offer a shot at progressive jackpots. They include two popular progressives which are shared between casinos in Saskatchewan:

• Rider Nation Progressive: The first of the SK jackpots starts with a $50,000 prize (every time it is won, the prize fund is reseeded at $50,000). The prize can and will rise much higher, but must be won by the time it reaches $100,000. If the progressive jackpot is nearing that amount, then these slots become extra-popular.
• Smoke Signals Progressive: The second progressive jackpot prize offers the largest slot prize in Saskatchewan. This jackpot is seeded at an incredible $1 million and must be won by the time it reaches $2 million.

Both progressive jackpots listed above are linked across the seven SIGA casinos, meaning they are guaranteed to be won at one of the seven sites.

Alongside the bonus features and the large progressive jackpot prizes, you will find many other opportunities to win large pay outs. Slots include Black and White Double Jackpot, Buffalo Gold, Cash Bull, Quick Hit Volcanos, Pharaoh’s Fortune, Valhalla, Cleopatra, and many more. SIGA does a fine job of introducing some of the newest and most recent games into their casinos. Games such as Wild Fury, Ocean Magic, Legends of Change, and the Walking Dead II are all recent additions.

Table games at the Painted Hand Casino

Table games fans can enjoy the best of electronic gaming at ‘The Circuit’. This high-tech offering allows up to 12 players to enjoy electronic versions of blackjack, baccarat, roulette, and three-card poker. The games come with a live dealer and have a minimum stake of just $2. This is table gaming with added special effects, giving you a hint at the ‘future of gaming’. In addition, look out for ‘Hot Seat Draws’ at The Circuit. These random draws give you a shot at winning instant extra prizes simply by playing.

The Players Club loyalty scheme

The loyalty scheme at the casino is ‘The Players Club’, which is used at all the SIGA casinos. Joining is easy — you simply take your ID to the Players Club desk at the Painted Hand Casino. There is an instant benefit from joining in the form of $10 in free play for the slots.

Like all casino loyalty schemes, you earn points based on your play. A difference with this scheme is that you can earn and redeem your points at any of the seven SIGA casinos. Players earn one loyalty point for every dollar spent at the casino. When you reach 5,000 points, you will earn $5 in cashback.

In addition to earning the monetary rewards, you will also find a series of other bonuses when signing up to the scheme:

• Entry into members-only draws and promotions.
• Access to the rewards centre for additional offers and draws.
• 10% off dining at the restaurants.
• Discounts at preferred hotels in Saskatchewan.
• Invitations to members-only entertainment events.
• Advance purchases on events and discounts.

Painted Hand Casino promotions

Many of the other promotions at the casino are linked to the Players Club. On a Monday, for example, any slot play up until 3pm will award you triple the amount of points. Similarly, earning ten loyalty points any time between 5pm and 10pm on a Wednesday sees you entered into a Mystery Prize Draw, where you can win up to $150.

Members of the scheme who visit the casino during their birthday month can enjoy a free spin at the new birthday wheel, where free slot play or bonus loyalty points can be won.

Look out for other seasonal promotions and the exciting ‘Off to the Races’ offer. You can win a selection in a horse race by earning 100 points between 5pm and 10pm on Sundays. If your selection wins, you split the prize pool with all the other winners.

Keep an eye on the Painted Hand Casino’s social media pages for extra bonuses and promotions. Those same pages frequently feature players who have won big prizes on the slots.

Painted Hand Casino restaurants & dining options

There are the following three dining options available at the Painted Hand Casino in Yorkton:

• Legends Restaurant: If you want to relax and enjoy yourself with a sit-down meal, Legends Restaurant is the ideal option. Open from 5pm through 9pm daily, this venue features a menu full of classic favourites, plus a selection of signature dishes. Classics include fish and chips, steaks, steak sandwiches, and sides such as chicken wings and dry ribs. The signature dishes include the SIGA burger (grilled butcher’s-cut beef on a potato scallion bun) and the Legends Club Sandwich (a toasted triple decker sandwich with a grilled chicken breast, smoky bacon, cheddar cheese, and more).
• Charley Biggs Chicken: Open from 11am through 1am daily, where you can pick up chicken combos, chicken finger combos, family packs, and sides of potato salad and potato wedges. This is the place for your fried chicken fix.
• The Deli: Also open from 11am to 1am, here you will be able to enjoy a series of on-the-go snack foods. Cookies and muffins are there for those with a sweet tooth, while sandwiches, soup, springs rolls, and jelly tell you just how wide and varied this menu is. Hot dogs, dry ribs, and pizza are more substantial items on the menu.

In summary — how does the Painted Hand Casino compare?

The Painted Hand Casino in Saskatchewan is an ideal stop for both residents of the province and those passing through. This is a smaller casino, with just 250 slots to enjoy. The smaller number of games makes the selection of titles important. The SIGA group makes choosing a wide variety of games an art form. They have a mix of traditional games, classics, and the newest titles from big name providers.

You can access the Saskatchewan progressives at Painted Hand. The biggest — the ‘Smoke Signals’ jackpot — has a limit of $2 million and must be won before it hits this amount. Fans of table games get a glimpse into the future by taking a seat at The Circuit. There are no regular casino table games at Painted Hand, but The Circuit has an electronic table game setup with high-tech special effects.