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Saskatchewan stands fully covered: its own filings and guidance stand in the books beside the federal ones.
A raffle, a bingo or a draw runs only under a licence.
Charitable gaming in Saskatchewan runs under an SLGA licence — bingo, breakopen, raffle lotteries, Texas Hold ’em and Monte Carlo — and the proceeds serve a charitable or religious purpose; gaming on reserve is licensed by Indigenous Gaming Regulators, not SLGA. Binds: Charitable and religious organizations gaming in Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority).
The law’s own words
“The SLGA is responsible for the licensing and regulation of charitable gaming in Saskatchewan. SLGA issues licences for bingo, breakopen, raffle lotteries, Texas Hold ’em poker and Monte Carlo (mock casino) events to charitable organizations throughout the province.”
The Liquor Control Act (Saskatchewan) — Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Charitable Gaming: General Information and Eligibility · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“Licences are issued, as outlined in Section 207(1)(b) of the Criminal Code, to charitable or religious organizations provided the proceeds from the lottery scheme are used for a charitable or religious object or purpose.”
The Liquor Control Act (Saskatchewan) — Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Charitable Gaming: General Information and Eligibility · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
“SLGA licenses all charitable gaming in the province with the exception of activities that take place on-reserve which are licensed by Indigenous Gaming Regulators.”
The Liquor Control Act (Saskatchewan) — Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Planning a Charitable Gaming Activity: What to Think About · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority — Charitable Gaming: General Information and Eligibility; Planning a Charitable Gaming Activity
“The SLGA is responsible for the licensing and regulation of charitable gaming in Saskatchewan. SLGA issues licences for bingo, breakopen, raffle lotteries, Texas Hold ’em poker and Monte Carlo (mock casino) events to charitable organizations throughout the province.” “Licences are issued, as outlined in Section 207(1)(b) of the Criminal Code, to charitable or religious organizations provided the proceeds from the lottery scheme are used for a charitable or religious object or purpose.” “SLGA licenses all charitable gaming in the province with the exception of activities that take place on-reserve which are licensed by Indigenous Gaming Regulators.”
Source: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Charitable Gaming: General Information and Eligibility; Planning a Charitable Gaming Activity: What to Think About · Checked 2026-11-11