AK SB170

Establishes a regulatory framework for electronic pull-tab systems in Alaska, requiring separate endorsements for manufacturers, distributors, and operators to conduct electronic pull-tab activities, with devices limited to tablet screens no larger than 13 inches that cannot display spinning reels mimicking slot machines

Increases charitable gaming prize limits significantly: door prizes from $20,000 to $50,000 monthly and $240,000 to $600,000 annually; annual prize maximum of $4,000,000 for electronic pull-tabs; and allows bingo top prizes of $2,500-$10,000 monthly with new progressive bingo options

Prohibits vertical integration by barring manufacturers from holding ownership interests in distributors, requiring distribution only to licensed distributors, and limiting gifts between industry participants to $250 annually

Reduces minimum age for bingo from 19 to 18 and for pull-tabs from 21 to 18, while establishing vendor payment deadlines with enforcement through electronic pull-tab game disabling and potential liquor license suspension for payments 60+ days past due

Streamlines reporting requirements by removing mandates for IRS Form 941, W-2 submissions, and detailed expense reporting, while allowing electronic contract submissions and payments via electronic funds transfer effective January 1, 2026