North Dakota Pull Tab Rules A Guide for Operators

Picture this: You run a bustling bar where patrons cheerfully play pull-tab games, filling the room with laughter. But did you know? In North Dakota, pull-tab games operate under stringent regulations. A minor oversight could mean crossing legal boundaries. To ensure compliant operations and keep customers entertained safely, understanding these rules is essential. This article breaks down North Dakota’s pull-tab game requirements to help businesses navigate compliance seamlessly.

In North Dakota, pull-tab games are defined as folded or bundled lottery tickets, cards with openable tabs, or latex-covered tickets. Winning pull-tabs display specific symbols or numbers and may contain multiple winning combinations. Each game must mix two or more batches of tickets.

• Prize Limits: The maximum cash prize per pull-tab or final sale is $500.
• Age Restrictions: Participants must be at least 21 years old.

North Dakota mandates detailed documentation for all pull-tab activities. Critical forms include:

• Pull-Tab Daily Activity Report (SFN 50153): Tracks daily operations for up to eight games per location, recording sales, payouts, and related data for audits.
• Pull-Tab Summary (SFN 50150): Consolidates data from daily reports, providing an overview of total sales, payouts, and net profits.
• Weekly Interim Audit (SFN 3524): Documents 12 consecutive weeks of audits to ensure transparency, as required by state administrative code § 99-01.3-06-02(12).

This method records batches of tickets added to jar-based games. Major and minor winning tickets are stored in sealed containers, while cash banks are logged daily.

• Daily Cash Bank Summary (SFN 18562): Tracks opening/closing cash balances.
• Prize Redemption Summary (SFN 9883): Logs redeemed prizes and ticket quantities.
• Major Winning Ticket Log (SFN 3544): Documents serial numbers and prize amounts for closed batches.
• Batch Summary (SFN 9884): Compiles financial data for tax reporting.

Licensed organizations may purchase dispensing devices from authorized dealers. Staff can operate devices or redeem winning tickets, with strict prohibitions:

• Bar employees cannot play dispensing devices while on duty.

Required documentation includes:

• Access Logs (SFN 18113): Records device maintenance visits.
• Serial Number Logs (SFN 18619): Tracks ticket batches added to devices.
• Credit Redemption Logs (SFN 18127): Notes payouts for improperly dispensed tickets.

North Dakota outlines procedures for charities, manufacturers, and distributors to address defective games, ensuring timely resolution.

While North Dakota’s pull-tab regulations are rigorous, adherence guarantees lawful and profitable operations. This guide equips businesses with the knowledge to balance entertainment and compliance. Consult the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office for further clarification.