This is legal in Ohio, and the entire structure is already built.

"Your job is to host the program. We handle the compliance, the machines, the charity, and the supply chain."

Since 2012, Ohio law has specifically authorized licensed 501(c)(3) charities to place pull tab machines in retail locations. As the host location, you earn up to 6% of gross pull tab sales as expense reimbursement allowed directly under Ohio law (ORC 2915.093). The charity holds the license. You host the machine.

Who gets the license?

The charity, not you. Ohio law requires a licensed 501(c)(3) organization to hold the bingo/pull tab license through the Ohio Attorney General. ASG connects you with a local charity that already has one, or helps a new charity apply. You don't file anything.

What does the 6% cover?

Ohio law allows the host location to receive up to 6% of total gross pull tab receipts as expense reimbursement.

Who pays prizes?

You pay winners on the spot in cash, in your location. That means winning customers redeem right at your counter. Their prize money gets spent at your business, not somewhere else.

What's the upfront cost?

Zero. The dispensing machine is charity-owned and placed at no cost to you. There are no setup fees, no monthly fees, and no equipment purchase. You order product as needed through ASG.

Counter activity

Pull tabs bring new players through your door.

Retailers often tell us pull tabs increase lottery activity instead of replacing it. Customers who come in to play tend to stay engaged at the counter.

Your job is to host. We handle the rest.

Most business owners assume running a pull tab program means managing licensing, compliance, inventory, and machine repairs on their own. It doesn't. Here's exactly how the responsibilities are divided.

What sets ASG apart from any other Ohio distributor

UV Anti-Counterfeit Ink

ASG uses UV ink security markings on supported games to help protect your location from counterfeit winners. When markings are present, staff can verify tickets under a UV light.

A Team of Dedicated In-State Techs

Dedicated in-state service technicians, with no outsourcing and no waiting. No service-call or labor fees. Free annual preventive maintenance included.

Overnight Delivery

Order by end of business and your product ships overnight via FedEx or UPS. No empty machines. No lost sales days.

24/7 App + Web Ordering

Order anytime from the Charity Pull Tabs app or website. Live inventory, one-tap reorder. ACH, credit, and debit accepted.

Credit Card Rebates

Pay by credit card and earn rewards on every order, effectively reducing your net product cost on every purchase.

Transparent Reporting

Your charity's portal shows deal-level sales, prize payouts, and reimbursement history, giving you clear records for compliance and confidence.

If your current distributor isn't delivering, switching is easier than you think.

Dozens of Ohio retailers switch to ASG each year because service matters. Here's what we hear most, and what we offer in return.

Empty machine, slow restock A machine that runs out on a Friday night is lost sales and a frustrated customer base. Most distributors operate on fixed schedules.

ASG ships overnight. Order by end of business and product arrives next morning. 24/7 app and web ordering means you reorder the moment you notice you're running low, not when your rep finally calls back.

Machine breaks, nobody shows up A down machine generates zero revenue. If your distributor outsources service or charges per-call, repairs get slow and expensive.

ASG has a team of dedicated in-state techs. No outsourcing. No service-call fees. No labor fees. Free annual preventive maintenance means most problems don't happen in the first place.

Same games for months, players lose interest Stale inventory kills sell-through. If the same tickets sit in the machine for weeks, regular customers stop playing.

ASG actively rotates new games. Fresh assortment keeps players engaged. Our team and POS materials help promote new arrivals so your gross sales volume can grow.

"Add a second machine to increase sales" A common pitch from competitors. But a second machine only helps if the first is truly capacity-constrained.

We'll be straight with you. If your first machine isn't selling through weekly, a second one just doubles floor space and inventory with no new revenue. Real sales drivers are machine placement, fresh games, and publicizing winners. We focus on those first.

Active in every corner of Ohio

We have charity partners in all 88 Ohio counties. Wherever your location is, we can match you with a licensed local charity and start the program.

Source for 190 charity customers: Ohio Attorney General 2025 Bingo Financial Report, Type III (Paper) 501(c)(3) licenses, matched against ASG customer records. Retail partner and county coverage figures are ASG company records.

Everything you need to know before you call

Ready to add pull tabs to your location?

Call us or send an email and a local ASG rep will follow up, usually the same day. No commitment, no pressure. Just a straight conversation about what the program looks like for your specific location.