Pull Tab FAQ

 

 

 

 

  1. How much will permits cost
    1. Initially, permits will be $250 for the first year.
    2. Renewal rates will be determined by your sales from the previous year.

 

  1. Will any bars be denied a Type II gaming endorsement on their alcohol license?
    1. Virtually all who hold an alcohol permit will be able to get a gaming endorsement.

 

  1. When will permits be issued?
    1. ATC has assured us that all permit applications received in a timely manor will be issued by usually within 14 days.

 

  1. When can we start acquiring pull tab inventory?
    1. You can begin purchasing inventory from licensed distributors once you have received your gaming permit in the mail from the ATC.

 

  1. What should we do if a pull tab distributor tries to sell bars pull tabs before they have received their endorsement (license)?
    1. Bars should report distributors who are jumping the gun to the ATC.

 

  1. Where in our establishments can tickets be sold?
    1. Tickets can only be sold and played in an area where minors are not permitted (limited separation rules determine the area)

 

  1. Can bars use both over-the-bar and vending machine sales?
    1. Yes

 

  1. What type of accounting will bars need to do for Type II gaming?
    1. Accounting will need to be separate from food & beverage sales
    2. Winning tickets, unsold tickets, and flare cards must be kept on-sight for 6 month, and be retained and accessible for 4 years

 

  1. Is it necessary to have separate bank accounts?
    1. For now, you will need to have some type of separate bank account.  However, as long as you have some way to record gaming sales on your register or POS system that can show where the money in your drawer was generated (i.e. food, alcohol, gaming sales) and run a report, you can commingle the funds at your establishment.  Then all that you will need to do is deposit your gaming revenue into your gaming account.  Once deposited, the money can then be moved back over to your operating account.

 

  1. What do we do with winning tickets?
    1. Winning tickets must be kept for 4 years attached to the flare card
    2. Suggestion: put a tear in winning tickets to mark them as paid

 

  1. Will our Type II gaming license allow us to have drawings, and what are the restrictions?
    1. Yes
    2. 100% payback on all drawings
    3. You are allowed 1 daily drawing, 1 weekly drawing, and 1 monthly drawing
    4. $5 limit on entry fee
    5. $300 payout limit on any drawing
    6. There will be a downloadable sign-up form available on the ATC website prior to July 1st.
    7. Rules of the particular game must be displayed

                                                               i.      Buy-in amount

                                                             ii.      Drawing time

                                                            iii.      Etc.

    1. Pot can roll over, but only up to the $300 limit

 

  1. Will we be allowed to advertise?
    1. No.  There will be a prohibition on all advertising outside of your establishment.  That includes the exterior of your building, newspapers, radio, etc.
    2. Advertising inside of your establishment will be allowed

 

  1. Will raffles be allowed?
    1. Yes, but you will only be allowed to take in entries up to $300.
    2. Your pull tab distributors can help you with ideas on raffle prizes.

 

  1. Are our employees allowed to play Type II gaming in our bars?
    1. No.  Employees are prohibited from playing these games where they are employed at all times regardless of whether or not they are working at the time.
    2. However, they can play at other establishments
    3. Strippers are not allowed to play at the establishment where they perform.

 

  1. Will sports boards be allowed?
    1. No.

 

  1. If I own multiple bars, can I move my pull tab inventory from one store to another?
    1. No.  All sales are tracked by the distributor and the games must remain at the location where they are sold.

 

  1. Do we really need to keep all winning tickets and unsold tickets, or can we just keep the larger winners of over $50?

    1. Yes, you must keep all winning tickets valued at $50 or more, and all unsold tickets.

  2. Why do we need to verify identity on big winners?

    1. This is for enforcement purposes, and to protect the bar owner in the event that complaints are received regarding who the winners are.  The bar will need to card and write down the name and birth date on the ticket for all winners of prizes over $50. 

  3. How do you value raffle prizes for the sake of calculating your net sales?

    1. It is up to the bar to assign a fair market value.

  4. Bars whose liquor licenses expire in July & August have already filed for their renewal for this year, but their gaming permits will expire in June of next year.  When & how will those licenses get synced up?

    1. Gaming permits and alcohol permits will renew at the same time starting in year 2 of pull tab sales.

  5. Can employees who are over 21, but do not have a server permit, sell type II gaming?

    1. Yes.

  6. What if we have a big winner early in a game, or early in the day before we've had enough sales to cover the winner.  Can we "loan" money into our gaming fund until the money matches up?

    1. Yes.

  7. Where did the quarterly reporting come from for the first year?  Is there a reason behind it?

    1. For now, there will not be a requirement for quarterly reporting of gaming revenue.  It is expected that language will be introduced in the upcoming legislative session that will make one uniform gaming license renewal fee, thus eliminating the need to report revenue to the ATC. 

  8. Can shortages be deducted from sales to come up with net?

    1. Yes.

  9. If the ATC website shows that you have an active gaming permit, but you have not yet received it in the mail, can you begin selling to customers?

    1. No, you must wait on your permit to arrive in the mail.