Residents of Swift Current are both excited and cautious.

     With the Living Sky Casino in Swift Current comes increased revenue and employment, as well as the potential for gambling addictions.

     Minister of Liquor and Gaming, Deb Higgins, says helping people with a gambling addiction is a priority for the government.

     She says there will be dollars put towards assisting those who have gambling addictions.

     There is a hotline, and significant funding will be put towards an awareness campaign. Higgins adds that recognizing the signs of a gambling addiction is the most important step.

     Saskatchewan has the second highest per capita spending on problem gambling in Canada.