This bill amends various sections of Alaska's gaming laws, particularly focusing on bingo, pull-tabs, and electronic pull-tab systems. It introduces several key changes, including a requirement for the department to notify local governments when an applicant files for a permit or license, allowing local governments to protest based on qualifications. New reporting requirements for operators are established, such as reporting marketing materials from distributors and allowing electronic funds transfer for net proceeds. The bill also permits the pooling of gaming income among permittees and sets new regulations for electronic pull-tab activities, including adjustments to disqualification criteria for operators and the introduction of a temporary responsible party in the event of an operator's death.

Additionally, the bill raises the maximum prize limit for electronic pull-tab games to $4,000,000 annually while maintaining a $2,000,000 limit for other activities, with a potential increase of up to 10 percent every five years starting in 2030. It establishes stricter guidelines for the distribution of pull-tabs, including unique serial numbers and limitations on ticket series, while prohibiting certain relationships between manufacturers and distributors to avoid conflicts of interest. The bill emphasizes accountability and transparency through enhanced record-keeping requirements for permittees and introduces new definitions and clarifications to ensure compliance with updated regulations. Overall, the bill aims to modernize and clarify the regulations surrounding charitable gaming in Alaska, enhancing oversight and expanding opportunities for charitable activities.

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
SB0170C, AM CSSB 170(FIN), introduced 04/01/2026: 05.15.020, 05.15.310, 05.15.030, 05.15.060, 05.15.100, 05.15.640, 05.15.070, 05.15.080, 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, 05.15.181, 05.15.183, 05.15.186, 05.15.185, 05.15.187, 05.15.188, 04.11.370, 05.15.120, 05.15.320, 05.15.300, 05.15.330, 05.15.690, 05.15.184, 05.15.160, 39.52.960, 19.05.040, 19.65.060, 19.65.050, 37.25.010, 05.15.150
SB0170D, AM HCS CSSB 170(L&C), introduced 05/15/2026: 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, 39.52.960, 05.15.060, 05.15.150