Casino Moose Jaw, located at 21 Fairford Street East, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, applies the identity verification requirements described in this document to all visitors. These requirements exist to ensure compliance with provincial gaming regulations and applicable federal legislation governing casino operations in Saskatchewan.
Casino Moose Jaw is owned and operated by Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (SaskGaming), a Crown corporation of the Government of Saskatchewan. SaskGaming operates under the regulatory authority of the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) and, as of June 1, 2023, functions as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS). Identity verification practices at this property are based on obligations arising from that regulatory framework.
1. Minimum Age Requirement
The minimum age to enter Casino Moose Jaw and participate in any gaming activity on the premises is 19 years. No person under the age of 19 is permitted on the casino floor under any circumstances. This requirement applies at all times during operating hours, without exception.
2. Mandatory Identification at Entry
All visitors are required to present valid, government-issued photo identification upon arrival. Security personnel are authorised to request identification from any person seeking entry to the casino floor, regardless of apparent age. Identification is checked to confirm that the individual meets the minimum age requirement before access is granted.
2.1 Accepted Forms of Identification
Identification must be government-issued, must include a photograph of the holder, and must be current and valid at the time it is presented. Examples of documents that typically satisfy this requirement include a Canadian passport, a provincial driver’s licence, or a provincial identification card. Documents that are expired, damaged to the point of illegibility, or do not include a photograph are not accepted.
Visitors are advised to carry valid identification at all times while on the premises. Security and casino staff are authorised to request identification at any point during a visit, not only at the point of entry.
3. Identification for Financial Transactions
In addition to age verification at entry, Casino Moose Jaw is required under applicable federal legislation to identify customers who conduct certain financial transactions on the premises. Specifically, cash buy-ins or cash disbursements that exceed CAD 10,000 require the casino to:
- Verify the identity of the customer involved in the transaction
- Retain a record of the transaction and the identification provided
- Submit a report to the relevant authority as required by law
These obligations apply regardless of whether the customer is a registered Players Club member or a first-time visitor. The casino maintains documentation and reporting systems to demonstrate compliance with these requirements. Customers who decline to provide identification for a qualifying transaction may be refused service for that transaction.
4. Players Club Registration
Visitors who choose to register for the Players Club loyalty programme are required to complete a registration form and present valid photo identification at the Players Club desk. The same government-issued photo identification used for entry verification is sufficient for this purpose. Membership in the Players Club is free of charge and is not a condition of entry or participation in gaming activities. Registration is conducted on-site only.
5. Obligations of Visitors
Any person seeking access to Casino Moose Jaw accepts the following obligations:
- To carry valid government-issued photo identification at all times while on the premises
- To present that identification upon request by security or casino staff
- To provide identification for any financial transaction that meets the reporting threshold described in Section 3
- To comply with all instructions from casino staff relating to identity verification
Failure to present valid identification when requested will result in refusal of entry or, where applicable, refusal of the relevant transaction.
6. Obligations of Casino Moose Jaw
Casino Moose Jaw, through SaskGaming, is responsible for:
- Enforcing the minimum age requirement consistently and without exception
- Maintaining trained security personnel to conduct entry-level identification checks
- Retaining records of financial transactions and associated identification in accordance with applicable legislation
- Submitting required reports to the relevant authorities within the timeframes prescribed by law
- Protecting personal information collected during identity verification in accordance with applicable privacy legislation
7. Regulatory Framework
Casino Moose Jaw operates under the oversight of the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA). Provincial gaming regulations, internal control standards, and licensing requirements set by SLGA govern casino operations, including identity verification procedures. Federal anti-money-laundering and financial transaction reporting legislation also applies to casino operations in Saskatchewan and imposes additional identification and record-keeping obligations on the operator.
The Provincial Auditor of Saskatchewan periodically reviews SaskGaming’s compliance with these requirements and publishes public reports on its findings.
8. Contact Information
For questions relating to identity verification requirements or access to Casino Moose Jaw, visitors may contact the casino using the details below.
Address 21 Fairford Street East, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, S6H 0C8, Canada
Phone +1 306-694-3888
Email [email protected]
Email enquiries are handled during regular business hours, Monday to Friday. For matters requiring immediate assistance, contact by telephone is recommended.