Article: New Dakota Dunes Casino off to a strong start.(Saskatchewan Sage: Special Section providing news from Saskatchewan)

The $61 million Dakota Dunes Casino, the latest First Nation owned and operated casino in Saskatchewan, officially opened its doors on Aug. 10.

The casino, located on Whitecap Dakota First Nation, is a joint venture between Whitecap Dakota, the Saskatoon Tribal Council and the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA).

Dakota Dunes general manager Gary Daniels described the new facility as "a typical Las Vegas casino in the middle of Saskatchewan with a First Nation theme to it."

The much-anticipated Dakota Dunes Casino opened a month earlier than planned and, at 80,000 square feet, is SIGA's largest casino to date.

"As the operator ...

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