How to Create a Casino Night
Hosting a casino night is a popular way of raising funds for charities and organizations. Some people choose to have a casino night for their friends or family, or even for their wedding reception. A casino night takes some planning but can be a fun way of entertaining and meeting new people. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Computer
- Printer
- Dice
- Card tables
- Decks of cards
- Casino-themed decorations
- Food
- Beverages
Instructions
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Check your state laws with your local office of the district attorney about hosting a casino night to ensure you comply with any legal requirements.
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Choose a date and location to hold your casino night. Reserve a function room for that date, if necessary.
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Create a casino-themed invitation on your computer using a word processing or publishing program. Add casino-related pictures such as dice, cards or slot machines. Include information such as the date and location of the party, the dress code, the types of games you’ll have available and cover charge.
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Enlist the help of some friends, family members or fellow organization members to be waiters, card dealers or bartenders. Make sure each person knows what their duty includes before they agree to help out. Let them know if they need to dress in a specific way for their job.
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Hire or borrow some card tables. Consider hiring poker tables, roulette tables or craps tables.
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Purchase enough decks of cards for the amount of guests, tables and dealers you have.
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Set up a cash desk or house bank with change available for those who need it.
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Decorate the venue with a casino theme. Use tablecloths, cups and plates with dice or cards printed on.
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Make sure your food and drink is prepared and ready at the casino night location. Have security available to be on standby for any potential problems on the night of the party.
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Tips & Warnings
Look for some casino-themed party favors as souvenirs to help your guests remember the casino night.
References
- Photo Credit casino image by valpictures from Fotolia.com