This bill amends various sections of Alaska's gaming laws, particularly focusing on bingo, pull-tabs, and electronic pull-tab systems. It removes the requirement for applicants to notify local governments about permit applications and changes in activity locations. New provisions allow the Department of Revenue to investigate both licensed and unlicensed gaming operations, impose civil penalties for violations, and require operators to file detailed reports on their activities. The bill also increases the maximum allowable prize amounts for gaming activities, including raising the cap on door prizes and allowing municipalities and qualified organizations to award up to $4,000,000 in prizes for electronic pull-tab games annually. Additionally, it introduces new licensing requirements for distributors and mandates that all pull-tab games must have unique serial numbers.

Significant deletions from current law include the removal of restrictions on using broadcasting to promote charitable gaming activities, except for specific contests and raffles. The bill updates definitions related to gaming, such as "adjusted gross income" and "pull-tab game," and clarifies payment timelines for vendors to permittees. It also allows for the pooling of gaming income among permittees and prohibits vendors from accepting gifts from manufacturers. The bill establishes a timeline for implementation, with certain sections taking effect immediately and others set for future dates, including January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2031. Overall, the amendments aim to modernize and streamline the regulatory framework governing gaming activities in Alaska.

Statutes affected:
SB0170A, AM SB 170, introduced 04/11/2025: 05.15.030, 05.15.070, 05.15.083, 05.15.087, 05.15.105, 05.15.115, 05.15.122, 05.15.128, 05.15.165, 05.15.170, 05.15.180, 05.15.100, 05.15.181, 05.15.183, 05.15.186, 05.15.185, 05.15.187, 05.15.080, 05.15.188, 04.11.370, 05.15.640, 05.15.690, 05.15.184, 05.15.020, 05.15.160, 39.52.960, 05.15.060, 05.15.150
SB0170B, AM CSSB 170(L&C), introduced 02/04/2026: 05.15.030, 05.15.070, 05.15.080, 05.15.020, 05.15.083, 05.15.087, 05.15.105, 05.15.115, 05.15.122, 05.15.128, 05.15.165, 05.15.170, 05.15.180, 05.15.100, 05.15.181, 05.15.183, 05.15.186, 05.15.185, 05.15.187, 05.15.188, 04.11.370, 05.15.640, 05.15.690, 05.15.184, 05.15.160, 39.52.960, 05.15.060, 05.15.150