Who is allowed to offer gaming activities, such as bingo and pull-tabs?
Gaming activities may be conducted by a “qualified organization” as defined in AS 05.15.690(see Current Alaska Statutes) if the organization has a current permit issued by Department of Revenue and has a “member in charge” and alternate who have passed Department of Revenue’s examination (AS 05.15.020;see Current Alaska Statutes). Frequently, municipalities, tribal governments, and non-profit community “improvement corporations” are the qualified organizations that conduct gaming in a community; however, there are other entities that can also qualify. In order to continue to qualify for a permit, the municipality or qualified organization must maintain certain activity records, file reports, and keep the financial records of gaming activities separate. Local Government Specialists with the Department of Community and Economic Development can provide assistance on setting up gaming records. The permittee must also use the proceeds from gaming activities for only those eligible uses iden
