Charitable Gaming in Alaska

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Charitable gaming refers to bingos, raffles, and a variety of other games of chance being conducted for charitable purposes. This guide contains information about charitable gaming in Alaska.

Alaska Bingo, Raffle, and Pull-Tab Licenses

Game Type:

Bingo, raffles, lotteries, and pull-tabs.

Agency:Alaska Department of Revenue - Tax Division
Organization Age Requirement:

3 years of continuous existence immediately preceeding licensure.

Age Restrictions:

Participants must be at least 19 years old.

Prize Limits:

Organizations may not award more than $2,000,000 in prizes per year.

Law:

AK Stat. § 05.15.100 et seq.

Initial Registration

Agency:Alaska Department of Revenue - Tax Division
Filing Method:

Online only.

Agency Fee:

$20

Registration Renewal

Agency:Alaska Department of Revenue - Tax Division
Filing Method:

Online only.

Agency Fee:

$20-$100 depending on gross receipts from gaming events.

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Revised August 16, 2021