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The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) has been granted conditional approval for the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) to build and operate a new casino on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation south of Saskatoon. Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Eric Cline said that the casinos already operated by SIGA are playing a significant role in assisting First Nations people in reaching their economic goals. "A new SIGA casino will continue this positive impact by generating jobs and business opportunities for First Nations people in the Saskatoon area," Cline said. "This project has strong local support. It represents a significant capital investment, will provide more than 550 long-term local jobs and will generate increased tourism for Saskatoon and area." The new casino, which will be located 27 kilometres south of Saskatoon on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation, will be SIGA's fifth casino in Saskatchewan. SIGA currently operates casinos in Prince Albert, North Battleford, Yorkton and on the White Bear First Nation near Carlyle. In 2003-04, SIGA generated $33.2 million ? the highest net income recorded since SIGA's inception in 1995.
