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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 …

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 …

Charitable gaming has played a significant role in Alaska’s social and economic landscape, serving as a means for nonprofit organizations to raise funds for community projects, social services, and educational initiatives. The evolution of charitable gaming in Alaska is marked by legislative action, changing public attitudes, and occasional legal controversies. This essay traces the history of charitable gaming in Alaska, focusing on the enabling legislation and notable criminal cases that …

If you’ve ever played pull tabs at an Alaskan bingo hall, pulltab counter, or pulltab shop, you might have noticed a language all its own—one filled with terms like "tops," "bottoms," "high profit," and "win codes."  At Alaska Indoor Sports Distributing, we pride ourselves on staying on top of the latest Alaska pulltab jargon.  Whether you're a pulltab manager or a new pulltab dealer, understanding this jargon can help you give your pulltab players a better experience and h …