The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) is the provincial agency regulating and overseeing alcohol sales and gaming in Saskatchewan. SLGA licenses liquor retailers (including recently permitted private liquor stores), regulates gaming operations, and operates provincial liquor stores alongside private retailers. The authority ensures compliance with liquor laws, manages gambling regulations for casinos and video lottery terminals, and addresses responsible drinking and gambling initiatives. SLGA's operations generate revenue for the provincial government. Changes to allow more private liquor retail have evolved SLGA's role from primarily operating stores to increasingly regulatory oversight of private sector participants.