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Tips, guides, and news about pull tabs and charitable gaming.
How to Read a Pull Tab Ticket: Windows, Symbols and Winners
A step-by-step guide to reading a pull tab: opening the windows, matching symbols to the flare, and what to do with seal card holds, last sale prizes and winning tickets.
Read moreWhat States Have Pull Tabs? Where to Play by State
Pull tabs are sold in many states, almost always to raise money for charities, and they go by different names: instant bingo in Ohio and Florida, pickle cards in Nebraska, bell jars in New York. Here is where you can play and how each state handles them.
Read morePull Tabs in Ohio: Instant Bingo, Ticket Machines and Where to Play
Ohio calls pull tabs instant bingo, and about 6,000 locations are licensed to sell them in 2026, from VFW posts to gas stations. Here is how it works, who runs the machines, and how to find a game near you.
Read moreWhere Minnesota's $4.9 Billion in Pull Tab Money Went in 2025
Minnesotans played $4.91 billion in charitable gambling in fiscal 2025. Here is how that money splits between prizes, taxes, costs and charity, what changed with e-tabs, and how to look up the group behind your bar.
Read morePull Tabs Come to Edina: The New Rules and Where to Play
Edina was one of the last Twin Cities suburbs without pull tabs. In April 2026 the city council changed that. Here is what the new ordinance allows, who can run games, and where to play in Edina now.
Read morePull Tabs in Florida: Where to Play and What to Know
Florida has pull tabs at bars, VFWs, and community halls across the state. Here is where to find them, what games are available, and how charitable gaming works in the Sunshine State.
Read moreHow to Find Pull Tabs Near Me: The Complete Guide
Whether you're new to pull tabs or visiting a new city, here's how to find pull tab locations near you in any state.
Read morePaper Pull Tabs vs E-Tabs: Which Is Better?
A side-by-side comparison of traditional paper pull tabs and electronic pull tabs to help you decide which gaming experience suits you.
Read morePull Tab Payouts and Odds Explained: What Every Player Should Know
Understand how pull tab payouts work, what the flare tells you, and how to evaluate your odds before buying.
Read moreWhat Is Charitable Gambling? How Pull Tabs Fund Your Community
A deep dive into how charitable gambling works, where the money goes, and why pull tabs matter for local communities.
Read morePull Tabs at Bars vs VFW Posts: Where Should You Play?
Bars and VFW posts both offer pull tabs, but the experience is different. Here's how to choose the right venue for you.
Read moreBeginner's Guide to Bingo at Pull Tab Venues
Many pull tab locations also offer bingo — here's what to know before your first game, from buying cards to calling bingo.
Read moreWhat Are Pull Tabs? A Complete Guide to Charitable Gaming
Everything you need to know about pull tabs — from how they work to where you can find them across the Midwest.
Read morePull Tab Tips and Tricks From Experienced Players
There is no trick that finds a winning ticket, but experienced players do a few things that stretch their money and help them pick better games. Here is what works and what is just a myth.
Read moreMinnesota Charitable Gaming: How Your Pull Tab Money Helps
Discover how the billions spent on charitable gaming in Minnesota directly benefits local communities.
Read moreHow to Find Pull Tab Locations Near You
A step-by-step guide to using FindPullTabs.com to discover pull tab venues in your area.
Read moreVFW Posts and Pull Tabs: A Midwestern Tradition
How Veterans of Foreign Wars posts became synonymous with pull tab gaming in the Midwest.
Read moreElectronic Pull Tabs: The Digital Evolution of a Classic Game
How e-tabs are modernizing charitable gaming while keeping the same community spirit.
Read morePull Tabs Across Four States: MN, AK, IA & WI Compared
A look at how pull tab culture and regulations differ across Minnesota, Alaska, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
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