This bill amends existing laws governing gaming activities on vessels within the Alaska marine highway system, specifically targeting bingo, pull-tabs, and electronic pull-tab systems. A notable change is the introduction of a new annual permit fee of $10,000 for conducting gaming activities on these vessels. The bill also revises notification requirements for local governments regarding gaming applications, allowing protests based on qualifications without prior notification. Additionally, it establishes new regulations for the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to oversee these activities, including the adoption of regulations for electronic pull-tab systems and mandates for detailed financial reporting from operators.

Further amendments include increasing monthly and annual prize limits for municipalities and qualified organizations from $20,000 to $40,000 and from $240,000 to $480,000, respectively. The bill allows operators to award prizes of up to $10,000 in a single bingo session and sets a maximum of $4,000,000 in annual prizes for electronic pull-tab games, with potential increases every five years. It also regulates the distribution of pull-tab games, prohibits certain practices related to gifts or compensation, and establishes age restrictions for purchasing and redeeming pull-tabs. Overall, the legislation aims to modernize the regulatory framework for gaming activities in Alaska, ensuring compliance, accountability, and responsible practices within the industry.

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