Pulltabs Jamming in Your Ticket Machine? Here's 3 Quick Tips.

Probably the #1 bingo related service call we receive is about pulltabs (charity tickets) jamming in a bingo or club's pulltab machine. Often, a ticket jam is a pretty easy thing to fix, but can be a real pain if it keeps happening, especially if the person in charge has to make repeated trips back and forth to fix a machine.

To help prevent pulltab jams:

1. Don't write on your pulltabs with a permanent marker. Some bingos like to do this to help with their counts, but this can cause pulltabs to stick together.

2. Don't over-fan your tickets to remove ticket dust. This can bend them more than it's worth. If you do fan them, do so gently.

3. If your pulltabs are bowed, they can hurt dispensing performance. Different machines work better with the bowside up or down depending on the type and manufacturer. Ask your bingo supplier for help.

For the complete story, please see 3 Quick Tips for Dispensing Pull Tabs from Your Ticket Machine, Wholesale Bingo Supplies Article.

What are Pulltabs and/or Charity Tickets?

One of the most popular charitable gaming products used at bingos and/or clubs is the pulltab or charity ticket. Many people unfamiliar with bingo have no idea what a pulltab and have no idea what they look like.

Basically, they're a type of lottery ticket where players peel open windows to reveal the prize rather than scratching off certain spots. Many styles of pulltabs exist (some meant more for bingo and some meant more for clubrooms) and they are typically sold either in pulltab machines or by bingo workers and/or other staff. Regardless of where they're sold, they've become an essential part of most nonprofit groups charitable gaming fundraising efforts.

For more information on pulltabs, please see What Are Charity Game Ticket Games (or Pulltabs)?, Wholesale Bingo Supplies.com