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How to Detect Pulltab Cheaters?

Alaska Indoor Sports understands that detecting pulltab cheaters in charitable gaming bingo halls and stores can be challenging, but there are several measures that Alaskan Charities and bingo halls can implement to minimize the risk of cheating:

  1. Training and Education: Ensure that all staff involved in running the pulltab games are trained to recognize potential signs of cheating. Educate them on the rules and regulations governing charitable gaming.
  2. Surveillance: Implement video surveillance in the gaming area. This can deter cheating and provide evidence in case suspicions arise.
  3. Random Audits: Conduct random audits of pulltab sales and payouts to check for irregularities. This helps keep the process transparent and discourages potential cheaters.
  4. Use Security Features: Choose pulltab tickets that incorporate security features such as unique serial numbers, holograms, or special inks to make counterfeiting more difficult.
  5. Limit Access: Restrict access to the pulltab dispensers and gaming area to authorized personnel only. This can help prevent unauthorized individuals from tampering with or stealing the tickets.  Alaska Indoor Sports also advises Alaskan Charities to keep control of used tickets.  
  6. Monitor Behavior: Pay attention to the behavior of players. Unusual or suspicious behavior, such as excessive focus on a particular ticket or collaboration between players, may warrant further investigation.
  7. Verify Winning Tickets: Have a clear and consistent process for verifying winning pulltab tickets. Ensure that all winnings are paid out according to the established rules.
  8. Collaborate with Authorities: Work closely with State of Alaska Gaming Unit and law enforcement. Report any suspected cheating and collaborate on investigations.
  9. Promote Fair Play: Emphasize the importance of fair play and ethical conduct to participants. Creating a culture of integrity can discourage cheating.
  10. Anonymous Reporting: Establish a confidential system for players and staff to report suspicions of cheating without fear of retaliation.
Jan 16th 2024 Doug McBride

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