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Located on a hilltop at the height of the South Saskatchewan River Valley Basin, the Dakota Dunes Casino offers a magnificent view to go with top-notch entertainment. The beautiful Vegas-style casino is sure to wow visitors from all over the world. They have 6 poker tables offering Limit and No-Limit Hold’em. Dakota Dunes Poker Room Overview Part of Dakota Dunes Casino. In addition to slots and a variety of table games, Dakota Dunes Poker offers a wide range of limits to suit every player’s level of play. The poker room's daily game lineup usually includes the following.
Just two weeks remain until the 2015 edition of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Poker Championship. Hosted by the Dakota Dunes Casino in Whitecap, Saskatchewan, the SIGA Poker Championship is an annual $550 two day event that attracts some of the top poker talent from around the prairies.
Just 20 minutes south of Saskatoon, Dakota Dunes is situated on the Whitecap First Nation overlooking the South Saskatchewan River valley. In the 2014 edition of the Poker Championship, the casino played host to 420 players looking to snatch a piece of the $250,000 prize pool. As an added bonus for players heading out to Dakota Dunes, the Bad Beat Jackpot currently sits above $189,000, the largest in Saskatchewan history.
Chris Bowers, a local player from Swift Current, Saskatchewan, was the one to take home the top prize in 2014, collecting over $50,000 for his win as well as a ticket to the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event. The win earned Bowers his first entry on his Hendon Mob page, as well as a bankroll to play other events, and he used that to win Event #1 at the 2015 Winter Super Stack at Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary, Alberta in February of this year.
Capped at 460 players, this year's tournament looks to be just as big. With an estimated $230,000 in prizes, the 2015 edition will again likely feature a first prize of over $50,000. Action gets under way in the Main Event on Saturday October 3 at 11 a.m. for Day 1, with survivors of Day 1 hitting the felt for Day 2 which kicks off at 11 a.m. the following day. In the lead up to Day 1, two $55 satellites are running September 22 and 29, each starting at 7:15 p.m. As well, one-table sit-and-gos will start running from 6 p.m. on Friday Oct 2 for anyone looking to play their way into the Main Event.
PokerNews Canada will be on the floor from the first hand to the last, bringing you live updates and pictures of all the championship action. Check out our live reporting section to follow along with all the action starting October 3.
SIGA was created in 1996 in reaction to the 1995 passage of Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) First Nation Gaming Act. Fully owned and operated by 74 First Nations across Saskatchewan, SIGA is a charitable corporation with 100 percent of profits returned to beneficiaries. Established as a means to promote long-term sustainable economic development opportunities for First Nations people in Saskatchewan, SIGA's mandate is to create employment opportunities for First Nations people, stimulate First Nations economic development, and maximize earnings for First Nations people. SIGA operates six casinos around Saskatchewan, including Dakota Dunes.
For more information on the 2015 SIGA Poker Championship and to purchase your entry, visit the SIGA ticket page here.
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Dakota Dunes Resort’s 155 beautifully designed guest rooms are perfect for weekend escapes, family vacations, and business trips. Discover a restful and peaceful space to lay your head down and unwind after a long day of meetings, activities and adventures in Saskatoon. Surrounded by a stunning river valley setting and natural rolling sand dunes, immerse yourself in its beauty while being only minutes away from the city.
With floor-to-ceiling windows, each guest room and suite offers its own spectacular views of pristine landscapes, our award-winning golf links, or the gorgeous South Saskatchewan River Valley Basin. The resort’s stylish rooms pay tribute to the Whitecap Dakota Nation culture through art and design. Chief Bear’s head dress makes for a unique bedside artwork, while soothing neutral tones and rich wood furnishings help blend the design’s indigenous charm with modern conveniences.
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Each guest room features ultra-comfortable beds, plush duvets and pillows, deluxe amenities, workstations, coffee & tea, mini-fridge, high-speed wireless Internet access, and 55' LED televisions. Rollaway beds and cribs are available upon request for an additional fee.