It\u2019s important to\nstate at this point that holding a commercial casino night without a license is\nvery, very illegal almost everywhere in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It could land you\nwith hefty fines and even prison. So please don\u2019t do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember, in the US\ngambling laws differ widely from state to state, so it\u2019s important to check\nthat whatever you\u2019re planning complies with federal, state, and local laws. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But rest assured,\nyou only need a permit if you\u2019re running a casino business and profiting from\nreal money wagers. Holding a casino party for fun at home is completely legal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Often the best way\nto stay on the right side of the law is to play it safe by providing your\nguests with play chips (instead of cash) and awarding a prize for whoever\nfinishes the night with the biggest heap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hosting a casino-themed\nfundraising party is slightly more complicated with every state having its own\nunique laws. So, be sure to check out our other guide if you\u2019re looking to\nraise money for charity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
?\u00a0 How To Legally Host A Gambling Fundraiser<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, don\u2019t forget\nthat for both parties and fundraisers you need to be sure that alcohol doesn\u2019t\nfall into underage hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If minors are going\nto be attending be sure to have a system in place to check IDs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/strong>The great thing about throwing a casino-themed party is that it doesn\u2019t have to break the bank. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can always host it at home or in\nthe office; just buy\na few green tablecloths to throw over tables or desks and you\u2019ll get an instant\ncasino feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Card games are the\neasiest and cheapest games to organize; all you need is a few decks of cards\nand some tokens to act as chips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you have\na bigger budget you can set about building the party of your dreams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This can include hiring out a location, renting proper casino games such as roulette<\/a> wheels and slots<\/a>, or even bringing in professional dealers and live music!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Either way, the most\nimportant thing to do is work out your budget before<\/em> you start planning\nthe party and to make sure that you stick to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After all, you don\u2019t\nwant to run out of money halfway through the planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The location will depend on your budget.\nCan you afford to rent out a space? <\/p>\n\n\n\n If not, having it from the comfort of your own home can work too. Decorating the space with giant dice and playing cards<\/a> will go a long way in giving you that casino feel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Add in some playing\ntables and you may not even recognize your own living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the party is for work, having it in\nyour own home might not be appropriate. Instead, the office should be fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Just make sure to get the business\nowner\u2019s permission and to make sure they are comfortable with the theme. The\nlast thing you need is for the boss to come and shut the fun down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have the money, hiring a venue\nwill instantly add some glitz and glamor to your party. You could consider\nrenting a function room in a hotel, or maybe even a marquee to put up in a\ngarden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, the easiest way to throw a\ncasino-themed party is to rent out an actual casino. There are many businesses\nwhich will help you find and rent out a space, whether it be a private room, or\nthe entire casino. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is an expensive choice for sure,\nbut it will definitely make this party one to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wherever you decide to host the party\nbe sure to choose a location that is neither too big or too small. No one wants\nto be packed into a tight space or for your party to feel empty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, before you say anything, we know\nthe theme is casino, but that doesn\u2019t mean your party has to be the same old\nLas Vegas themed night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why not get creative and pick a more\nspecific casino theme?<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, you could have a James\nBond casino party with everyone dressing up as their favorite character from\nthe films and books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Or, if you’re feeling more retro, why\nnot go for a Great Gatsby theme and break out the jewelry, elbow length gloves,\nand fancy cocktails?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Either way, picking a theme is a great\nway of telling your guests how they are expected to dress – a vital part of any\nparty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And while having an extra theme will\nmake the outfits that much more exciting, a generic casino theme still offers a\nlot of scope to get fancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you decide to go\nformal, ask your male attendees to wear black suits and ties or bowties. Women\nshould come in evening dresses, complete with as much gold and sparkly jewelry\nas is humanly possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If \u201cchilled out\u201d is\nmore your style, jeans and t-shirts will work just fine, although formal wear\nwill bring a touch of class to your party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the really fun part. After all, what\u2019s a casino party without any gambling<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to\ngames our advice is to pick the one you think your guests will enjoy the most\nand, above all else, keep it simple!<\/p>\n\n\n\n No one wants to be forced to learn a load of complicated instructions for a game they\u2019ve never played before while at a party. So, we recommend going for the casino classics \u2013 roulette, blackjack<\/a> and poker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s because these games are all easy to set up, learn and play. What makes them even better is that you don\u2019t need any expensive equipment to play them either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can pick up a poker tabletop, a blackjack table cover, and a roulette set for under $30 each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regardless of what\ngames you decide on, it’s important to remember to buy some playing chips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a good idea to\nonly use a maximum of three different colors. This will make the chips easier\nto keep track of and means that players don\u2019t have a lot of values to\nlearn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve got a bit\nmore cash, it’s worth thinking about hiring a professional dealer. That way you\nand your buddies are free to hang out and enjoy the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to make your\ncasino party even more legit? Then hire slot machines for the night. A local\nparty store or casino equipment rental company should be able to help you out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Or, as we have\npreviously mentioned, go all the way and rent yourself an entire casino!<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to\nentertainment, casinos don\u2019t rely on gambling games alone and your party\nshouldn’t either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll want to make\nsure there\u2019s music. This can range from organizing a playlist, hiring a DJ, or\neven paying for a live band if you have space in your budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another good idea is\nto hire a photographer or photo booth. Trust us, you\u2019ll want to have memories\nof this night to look back on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A party is nothing without its guests,\nso be sure to send out invites well ahead of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s more, this gives you the perfect\nopportunity to finalize a guest list, and double check how many people you are\ninviting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Using physical invitations is an\nopportunity for you to get creative. Depending on your theme you could style\nthem as giant playing cards, or formal 1920s invitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t have much budget and you\nalready have everyone\u2019s contact details, then a group email should be fine too.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n This type of invitation works really\nwell for office parties because you probably all email each other on a daily\nbasis anyway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The most important thing to do when\nsending out invites is to make sure that all the necessary details are included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just remember, the more information you\nput on the invitation, the fewer questions you will have to answer in private.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Food and drink are\nan important part of any party, and your night will be no different. But not\nall types of food are suitable for casino-themed parties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because your guests\nare going to be busy with their hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That means, when it\ncomes to food, you should give them something that\u2019s both easy to eat and non-greasy\/sticky\nso the cards and chips remain clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, when it\ncomes to drinks, cocktails are the order of the day. After all, who doesn\u2019t\nwant to sip on a martini when they play poker?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cocktails can be\nexpensive to make, so limit your costs by only having a few popular options\nlike mojitos and martinis. You can even make them in bulk beforehand to save\ntime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unless, of course,\nyou have the means to hire a private bar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that\ncocktails aren\u2019t for everyone, so be sure to provide popular alternatives like\nbeer and wine, as well as non-alcoholic options for non-drinkers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you\u2019ve set\nthe stage for an awesome night, all that\u2019s left to do is get yourself ready and\nwait for your guests to arrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We can\u2019t promise\nthat you\u2019ll finish the evening richer, but we can guarantee you\u2019ll have an\namazing night of casino-themed fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Casino-themed parties are hugely popular. 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Step 3: Choose Your Location<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Pick A Theme And Dress Code<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 5: Decide On Entertainment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 6: Send Out Invitations<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 7: Make Sure There Are\nRefreshments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 8: Enjoy The\nFun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n