The Insider's Guide Instant Win Tickets (Pulltabs)

This chapter is specifically for players. The tips and techniques given are for increasing the player’s odds of winning. Tendencies of pulltab play along with the formulas the author developed, will give the pulltab player the "edge."

• "Formulas." The odds of winning each tier (prize level) can be figured by utilizing these formulas. It will give the player the complete odds of play before starting to play. The majority of instant win ticket payout percentage is unknown. Calculate that percentage and then play the highest payout percentage.
• "Posted winners." Depending on locality, posting all the top prizes will give the player increased odds. As prizes are won they are crossed out on the winner’s board. The player knows what prizes are won and what ones are still available. In addition, all of the tickets in that particular deal are also displayed. Common deduction determines how much money is available against what tickets are unsold. Odds in the players favor!

Posted pulltab winners

Some states require top tier winners on pulltabs to be posted on an observation board individually by serial number. ($25.00 and above.) As the top tier winners are won, they are crossed out on the board. In addition, the entire deal is put in a clear container (box) to display the amount of pulltabs left in play.

This requirement helps the purchaser in deciding which pulltab(s) to play. It also can increase the odds of winning the top tiers. As the deal shrinks and the amount of top winners are not won, the odds increase because by deduction the top winners are still in the container. An estimate of pulltabs left in the box and the crossed out winners on the board well help to determine the odds and the payroll needed to gain a profit and/or be a big winner.

Note:

• Most pulltab deals total counts are small in nature ($25.00 to $100.00) and the top tiers are also small, but the majority of the deals are multi-winning pulltab deals.

• Posted winners can also be a bit deceiving. Big winners can and are sometimes not turned in due to misread pulltabs. Thus, the posted board winners are not what they appear.

• The playback ratio is high because most of the payout is in the top tiers. There are not many small winners to keep customers playing on the house’s money.
• Posted winner states: Minnesota, Washington.
• Posting winners gives the customer the best chance to win!

Promotional Pulltabs

To increase or spark new customer traffic, promotional pulltabs are a great offering. With the price to develop a promotional pulltab at a minimum, it makes great financial sense to utilize them in marketing promotions.

These free pulltabs could be used for an organizational marketing campaign. Either direct mail or a department giveaway, if feasible, can be utilized. Each different department can participate with their ideas for free premiums. For example: A free cup of coffee at the restaurant or snack bar may be one of the giveaways when a coffee mug symbol matches up on the pulltab. The store or gift shop might give a free tee shirt if such symbols are winners.

In addition, if only one department or organization utilizes this pulltab promotion, it can suggest all the available gift items. For example: A gas station promotion can giveaway free gas, free soda, free candy bar and/or free coffee. Depending on the breakdown of tiers, a minimal amount of free merchandise is possible. A grocery store or cocktail lounge may offer a discount that can be applied at time of purchase. A store-shopping spree for a specified amount and time is another idea. Variations are up to the imagination.

The best thing about promotional pulltab is the complete control as to giveaway limits they provide. The house creates the symbols for each item, or a distributor can help accomplish this task. A company logo or charitable symbols can garner great exposure.

Promotional pulltabs are a great for controlling and increasing customer traffic. If direct mail is used, make certain to have a redemption method and time limit for redemption. Clearly state this on the pulltab to provide the utmost security. Mail promotions to the best customers or potential new customers. Repeat customers is the key to a successful marketing campaign. Promotional pulltabs accomplishes this task.