First Nations casino in Saskatchewan pays out $1.5M jackpot

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Doreen Reid, seated, won $1.5 million on a progressive slot machine at a First Nations casino in Saskatchewan. Photo by Gold Eagle Casino

Another First Nations casino in Saskatchewan has awarded a big progressive slot machine jackpot.

Doreen Reid won $1.5 million at the Gold Eagle Casino. It's the second $1 million-plus jackpot at a Native casino this year and the third in the last two years.

"On behalf of the staff from Gold Eagle Casino, we are thrilled for Doreen on her big win. Congratulations on your Smoke Signals jackpot," general manager Kelly Atcheynum said in a press release.

The Smoke Signals progressive slot machines are linked to all six First Nations casinos in the province. The casinos are overseen by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority.

Read More on the Story:
Tisdale woman wins $1.5 million casino jackpot (CBC 10/26)

Related Stories:
First Nations ratify agreement for seventh casino in Saskatchewan (08/23)
First Nations in Saskatchewan report $258M in gaming revenues (06/07)
First Nations move forward with another casino in Saskatchewan (04/26)
First Nations casino in Saskatchewan celebrates 20th birthday (02/18)
Whitecap Dakota First Nation casino awards another $1M jackpot (01/19)
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority reports $84.1M in profits (06/04)