The USD 61 million Dakota Dunes Casino, the latest First Nation owned and operated casino in Saskatchewan, officially opened its doors on Aug. 10. The casino, located on Whitecap Dakota First Nation, is a joint venture between Whitecap Dakota, the Saskatoon Tribal Council and the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). Dakota Dunes general manager Gary Daniels described the new facility as "a typical Las Vegas casino in the middle of Saskatchewan with a First Nation theme to it."