WHITECAP, Sask. – A lucky spin on the evening of Oct. 30 has made Christopher Straightnose of Kamsack, Saskatchewan’s newest millionaire.
Christopher hit the Smoke Signals top-tier progressive jackpot for a total of $1,331,529.23 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s Dakota Dunes Casino, on Whitecap Dakota First Nation, near Saskatoon.
He was awarded the jackpot winnings at an official cheque presentation ceremony at Dakota Dunes Casino on Wednesday, Nov. 4, by members of SIGA management.
“Congratulations to Christopher, Saskatchewan’s newest millionaire. Our team at Dakota Dunes Casino is thrilled to celebrate this win with him and to present Christopher with his winnings today,” said Dakota Dunes Casino Acting General Manager Marcia Doan.
“On behalf of SIGA’s board of directors, management and staff, congratulations to Christopher on his Smoke Signals jackpot win of more than $1.3 million. Moments like this are what make Smoke Signals so exciting for guests at all seven SIGA Casinos,” said SIGA Senior Vice-President of Operations Lionel Tootoosis.
“We’re so happy for Christopher and his family. Every win at a SIGA casino is a reminder that our success is shared, with net profits supporting First Nations communities, community development corporations and the province,” said SIGA Vice-President of Corporate Relations–Human Resources Desiree Gervais.
To date, SIGA’s Smoke Signals progressive has paid out $81,588,167.11 in jackpot wins.
Smoke Signals has been reset to $1 million and can be won at any time.
