The proceeds from Saskatchewan Lotteries benefit more than 12,000 sport, culture and recreation organizations and over 800 communities. These organizations provide programs that are far-reaching and encompass people of every age and ability. The programs range from scouts and girl guides, gymnastics and soccer to dance, theatre and hockey.

Saskatchewan Lotteries roots stretch back to 1974, when Sask Sport Inc., a non-profit federation of provincial sport governing bodies, was licensed by the Government of Saskatchewan to operate major lotteries in Saskatchewan.  Sask Sport Inc. operates the Saskatchewan Lotteries system on behalf of the sport, culture and recreation community. Saskatchewan Lotteries is guided by a volunteer board of directors and a vast network of volunteers.

Programs and activities initiated by the 12,000 volunteer organizations supported by Saskatchewan Lotteries are part of the solution in overcoming the province's important social issues. Lottery-funded programs assist Aboriginal people to become more involved in community activities. As well, proceeds are used to support programs such as Sport For All and Youth At Risk, which help remove the barriers to participation for people with disabilities, youth, seniors, and the economically disadvantaged.

Sport, culture and recreation activities supported by Saskatchewan Lotteries are a major contributor to wellness, funding activities for people of all ages, ranging from summer camps for youth to aerobics for seniors. These activities encourage people to adopt active, healthy lifestyles, which improve their physical and mental health. The work of sport, culture and recreation volunteer groups has a significant impact on the provincial economy. It is estimated that every year in Saskatchewan, sport, culture and recreation activities generate over $1 billion worth of economic activity and sustains almost 13,000 jobs.

The existence of Saskatchewan Lotteries has fostered the growth and development of an unequaled core of volunteers, who generously donate their time to make life better for Saskatchewan people. By empowering the volunteer community, Saskatchewan has nurtured one of the most cost-effective program development and delivery systems in North America. Everyone who purchases Saskatchewan Lotteries tickets are supporting a system which shapes the lives of Saskatchewan residents in a meaningful and positive way, creating a better future for all of us.

Sport, culture and recreation programs and activities are delivered through the memberships of three independent, non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan.