The six SIGA gaming casinos in Saskatchewan have received the "highest accreditation" in responsible gambling from the Responsible Gambling Council.
The announcement was made in a news release Oct. 30. Among the casinos receiving the accreditation standards is Gold Eagle Casino of North Battleford.
The others are Bear Claw, Dakota Dunes, Living Sky, Painted Hand and Northern Lights casinos across Saskatchewan, all of them also SIGA casinos.
The Responsible Gambling Council is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to problem gambling prevention. They work to reduce gambling risks by "creating and delivering innovative awareness and information programs," and have developed RG Check, a voluntary responsible gambling accreditation program.
Their accreditation process includes an independent and objective assessment of the responsible gaming policies and procedures, set against a comprehensive set of responsible gaming standards.
"The Responsible Gambling Council researched gambling safeguards around the world to ensure that these standards were the most comprehensive and rigorous anywhere," said RGC CEO, Jon Kelly, in a statement. "These RG Standards have been developed and refined over many years and are the most stringent available today. They reflect established and expected best-practices in the area of responsible gambling."
The casinos are certified for three years, and the designation includes annual updates for ongoing compliance.
SIGA President and CEO Zane Hansen welcomed the accreditation news in a statement.
"We are advocates for responsible gambling and RG Check accreditation confirms our commitment to operating in a socially responsible manner," said Hansen. "We would like to thank the Responsible Gambling Council for their recognition of our high standards in responsible gambling."
