Re-buys can be a huge part of acasino fundraisers. When guests run out of playing chips they have the ability to purchase morefrom the host organization. This increases the total revenue and gives players another chance at the casino tables. Host a casino night party for your friends or put one on as a fundraiser for an organization you are affiliated with. Before you get too far in your planning, however, you need to check the laws in your state regarding gambling. Even if gambling is illegal in your area, you can still hold a casino night. See full list on onlinefundraisingtoday.com.

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Jul 28, 2015 Poker Night Rules “Notwithstanding any other provision of state law” (including anti-gambling criminal laws), “a nonprofit organization may conduct a fundraiser using controlled games as a funding mechanism to further its purposes and mission.” The restrictions on poker-type events are less onerous than for bingo or raffles, but they are there, and must be observed. Eligible Organizations. As with any other party, hosting a poker night can last at least 3 hours which means you need to prepare food for guests to munch on while they are playing the game. Light snacks such as chips, vegetable sticks, bread sticks, tortilla chips and salsa, cookies, and mini-sandwiches are perfect for poker nights.

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Casino Party FAQ

Is it Easy to Host a Casino Party with Casino Knights Inc.?

We make it remarkably easy to host casino nights. Once you have a venue secured our event planners can work with you to get everything lined up for the party. Our experts line up the casino games, get the venue set up, hire professional card dealers and can even handle the decorations. There are also plenty of extras that can be added on without having to lift a finger.

Casino parties in Austin take a lot of work to orchestrate. With Casino Knights Inc. you can relax and let the professionals create an unforgettable event.

What is the Best Attire for a Vegas Casino Night Party?

There is no set dress code for our Vegas casino parties, but the host can decide how informal or formal they want the attire to be. Check the invite if you aren’t sure what’s considered appropriate for a casino party or fundraiser.

Generally, clothes that are business casual to formal are appropriate for fundraiser attire. Guests at corporate casino parties also tend to wear attire that’s professional. Private casino parties at a home can range from super casual to tuxedos and gowns. The party attire could also depend on the theme.

Can I Make My Own Decorations for My Casino Night Fundraiser or Party?

Sure! If you prefer to use your own DIY casino decorations just let your event planner know. Many corporate clients like incorporating their own logos and branded items to the casino night decorations. Casino Knights Inc. can also provide decorations, table settings, backdrops and more if you need help creating festive décor.

Does Casino Knights Have Casino Party Rentals, Favors and Accessories?

We sure do. Check out our Casino Party Enhancements page for all the ways you can customize your event with special features, favors and rentals.

What’s Needed to Organize a Casino Night in Austin?

Throwing a casino night that replicates the Las Vegas experience requires coordinating a number of people and services simultaneously. One of the biggest challenges is securing the casino games. We offer real slot machines, casino quality tables and professional dealers. You can even have a custom felt made for one or more tables.

If your school or sports club is searching for an 18+ fundraiser, then a blokey poker night with a guaranteed profit might be a perfect option.

In a nutshell

Fundraising ideas: all-inclusive poker night event

Suitable for: 18+ evenings only, sports clubs

Profit: varies according to package, starts at $500

Poker Deluxe operates across Australia in all states except the Northern Territory and Tasmania, and offers a complete package which includes all the chips and equipment, staff, some assistance with getting the necessary gaming licences, prizes for the winners, and guaranteed profits.

Players use chips on the night, not money, and the players with the most chips at the end of the night are declared the winners, with a range of prizes awarded depending on which package you have.

Keeping in mind that due to different regulations in each of the states, the packages and prizes offered vary slightly – but broadly there are three different packages: the Gold package with no guaranteed fundraising amount and modest prizes for the winner, but has no minimum number of players.

The Deluxe Package with $500 guaranteed profit and $500 worth of prizes, but you must sell a minimum of 30 tickets (at $50 each).

The Premium package which guarantees a $1,000 profit and has $2,000 worth of prizes including a five-star holiday to Bali as the first prize. You must sell a minimum of 50/60 tickets.

How much can you make?

The Premium package requires a minimum 50 people in attendance (60 in WA), each having paid $50 for their ticket. Players receive a certain amount of chips at the start of the night, and can buy more during the first part of the evening. 100% of all ‘re-buys’ go directly to the fundraiser. After that set amount of time (during which players can have re-buys), once players lose their chips they are out of the game, until there is a final nine.

The cost of the Premium package is around $2,949 in WA (including the cost of a gaming permit) or $2,600 in other states where a permit is not required. This is effectively the ticket price for the first 50/60 people, so it is essential that either players are encouraged to buy extra chips during the night ($10 re-buys), or more than 50/60 people are in attendance (they can host up to 160 with each guest over 50/60 being charged an additional $20).

For example, if 100 people attended and everyone bought an extra $20 worth of chips, the profit would be approximately $3,250*. However, even if you only have 60 players and no one buys extra chips, you are still guaranteed $1,000.

Extra funds can be made by selling food and liquor, raffles or silent auctions on the nights, although these would be organised by the fundraising group, not Poker Deluxe.

What is included in the package?

Poker Deluxe provides all the equipment, staff (host and dealer) and an engraved trophy for the winner and prizes. Staff will be based on how many players there are, and while the majority of the evening is self-dealing Holdem Poker, a professional dealer is provided for the final table of nine players. The Deluxe and Premium packages also includes marketing and promotional material. All packages include a learn-to-play tutorial at the start of the evening.

Prizes for the Premium package are valued at $2,000 and are awarded to the top 9 players including first prize, which is a trip for two to Bali.

Other prizes include professional poker tables and chips, Gold Class movie tickets, Android tablets and wine.

Case Study

Edna Rovira from the Associates Rugby Club has kindly shared her experience in holding a poker night with Poker Deluxe.

“A poker night is a very “blokey” sort of night and to enjoy it participants should have a base poker knowledge. Of course this worked for us at a rugby club with most guys not electing to bring partners.

We advertised with the posters sent to us, plus also on our club website, app and Facebook pages.

We only had 39 playing (60 is the ideal number) but we raised $2,150 on the gaming plus $1150 on a raffle. The bar was open and we also sold hamburgers.

I would recommend Poker Deluxe to groups of like minded males – it might not be such a good idea for schools or for couples, as you’re locked down at the table for an hour and a half at a time.

Getting the gaming licence was a bit of a pain, as the Department of Racing and Gaming only meet once a month, so I was mindful to get it in well in advance. It also requires a premises permit to be lodged at the same time.” [NB permits only required in WA]

For more information

Check out the website at http://www.pokerdeluxe.com.au/fundraising-events/

*Please check website for latest packages and prices

Updated October 2017

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