What are pulltabs?

• Pulltabs are a form of instant lottery tickets that are sold in Alaska by Alaska Indoor Sports Distributing to nonprofit organizations to raise funds for Alaskan charitable causes.
• Pulltabs are also known as break-opens, Nevada tickets, pickle cards, or charity tickets.  In Alaska, pulltabs are know as pulltabs, pickboards, coinboards, seal cards, and Bonanza Big Pics. 
• Pulltabs have a perforated window that conceals a set of symbols or numbers. The player pulls the tab to reveal the hidden symbols or numbers and compares them to a winning combination on the back of the ticket.
• In Alaska Pulltabs come in different denominations, themes, and prize structures. The most popular pulltabs are three window pulltabs with $300. $400 and $500 top winners.  Pulltabs with a last Last Sale feature are also very popular.  Pickboards and coinboards are also very popular in Alaska.  At bingo halls, seal cards are popular. 

Who makes pulltabs?

• There are several companies that manufacture pulltabs for charitable gaming in Alaska. Alaska Indoor Sports Distributing carries all of these pulltab manfucturers. You can find these pulltabs on our website www.alaskapulltabs.com. Some of the most prominent ones are:
• Arrow International: Arrow International is the world's largest manufacturer of charitable gaming products, including pulltabs and bingo paper. Arrow International is based in Cleveland, Ohio and has been in business since 1964.
  
• American Games: American Games is a leading supplier of pulltabs and bingo paper for charitable gaming. American Games is headquartered in Council Bluffs, Iowa and has been in operation since 1985.
  
• International Gamco: International Gamco is a manufacturer and distributor of pulltabs for charitable gaming. International Gamco is located in Omaha, Nebraska and has been in business since 1983.
  
• Douglas Press: Douglas Press is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in pulltabs for charitable gaming. Douglas Press is situated in Bellwood, Illinois and has been in business since 1934.
  
• Bonanza Press: Bonanza Press is a manufacturer and distributor of pulltabs for charitable gaming. Bonanza Press is located in Washington and has been in business since 1978.
  
• Specialty Manufacturing: Specialty Manufacturing is a producer pulltabs for charitable gaming. Specialty Manufacturing is based in Washington and has been in business since 1974.
  
• Trade Products: Trade Products is a manufacturer of pulltabs and bingo paper for charitable gaming. Trade Products is located in Lynnwood, Washington and has been in business since 1982.
  
• Tabco: Tabco is a manufacturer pulltabs for charitable gaming. Tabco is located in Canada and has been in business since 1976.
  
• Universal Manufacturing: Universal Manufacturing is a manufacturer and distributor of pulltabs for charitable gaming. Universal Manufacturing is located in Ohio and Washinton and in business since 1979.