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- Electronic pull tabs pulled in nearly $76 million in gross revenue in Indiana during their first three months of operation.
- The rapid rollout to most eligible charitable groups has already bolstered local fundraising, helped struggling veterans’ posts stay open, and created a new digital fundraising channel operators and regulators will watch closely.
Since a law authorizing electronic pull tabs (e-tabs) took effect at the end of December, they have produced roughly $75.6 million in gross revenue in Indiana, the Indiana Gaming Commission reports.
Lawmakers added e-tabs to the fundraising toolbox for veterans’ and fraternal organizations, and 518 of 581 eligible entities have deployed about 2,797 devices statewide. Charities keep a regulated share of proceeds and distribute the rest to community causes; a 2025 clarification also allows net proceeds to be used for any lawful purpose, including maintenance and repairs.
Veterans’ leaders say revenues have multiplied, with some posts revived within weeks. Three licensed vendors – Arrow International, Grover Gaming, and J&J Gaming – support the market. Arrow says it installs devices and sells digital tickets at no upfront cost to partners.
The state collects excise taxes and licensing fees, but a full accounting of state receipts may take up to a year as organizations submit financial reports.
Arrow has added employees to cover demand
Indiana’s e-tab rollout highlights how digital instant-win products can quickly scale in a charitable context.
For players, e-tabs offer more convenient access to pull-tab style gameplay at local posts and clubs. While stakes and structures differ from online casinos, increased availability may raise participation and local spending.
For operators and vendors, the model creates recurring per-ticket revenue and justifies investment in staff, installation, and content. Arrow reports adding employees in Indiana to support demand.
Charitable organizations benefit with new fundraising capacity and greater flexibility to use proceeds for operations, repairs, and community grants, but they also must comply with reporting and tax obligations.
Based on reporting by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz for Daily Journal.
