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If your organization relies on pull-tabs, bingo, or raffles to fund programs, your ability to keep running those activities depends entirely on holding a valid permit or license. Many organizations assume a permit, once issued, stays active indefinitely. That is not the case under Alaska law, and missing the renewal deadline can mean a gap in your gaming activity, lost fundraising days, and extra administrative headaches. Understanding the renewal requirement now, before the calendar year turn …

The Nome Nugget has an article on the city of Nome pulltab sales tax.  The article discusses the sales taxes on the sale of pulltabs based on the gross sales (cost of a ticket) and based on the "ideal net". Alaska charites point out is is only fair to base the sale tax on the pulltab game's ideal not and not on the pulltab games gross revenue.  Below is a portion of the article. Nome NuggetCouncil mulls FY 27 budget, cab woes and changes to taxing pull-tabs Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:04pmadm …

Alaska Indoor Sports offers a variety of "staple" games—highly popular products we always have in stock. These staple games are great pulltabs that support charitable organizations. These games typically feature a $1 ticket price and are designed to keep floor traffic moving. Below is a summary of ten best-selling staples with their respective payouts and ideal net profits. 1. Amvets Criss Cross (3W $1) A cornerstone of the staple collection, this game features 2,640 tickets. Payout: $2, …

At that one remaining game, it can be hard to get a quorum. The game can’t go until 10 players show up, something regulars attributed to state gaming laws. Some weeks, that means waiting around for that tenth to show, said another regular, Angie Howard. Bingo caller Rhonda Degtoff, Friday, November 14, 2025. (Will Steinfeld/Chilkat Valley News) On Friday, that all went out the window. In a night of bingo fervor, roughly 40 players showed, packed in along three tables, each stretching …

Executive Summary This plan outlines actionable strategies for a charitable gaming bingo hall in Alaska, featuring a pulltab stand, to increase its business by 25% in 2026. The approach combines targeted marketing, community engagement, operational enhancements, and partnerships to drive attendance, boost revenues, and strengthen the hall’s presence in the local entertainment landscape. 1. Market Analysis and Goal Setting Understanding the local market is crucial. Alaska’s charitable …