Tips for Hosting a Casino-Themed Party

Start planning early when organizing a casino-themed party. There are many tasks to complete if you want your casino night to succeed. Give yourself enough time to plan the event.

It's also crucial to set a budget. This will help you decide the type of refreshments, decorations, games, and entertainment you can afford for the party. Your budget can also help determine the prizes you can offer your guests.

Dress codes are important for casino-themed parties as they set the mood. The dress code can be anything from formal to casual and even fancy dress. For instance, in a formal setting, tuxedos and suits are suitable for men, while evening gowns are perfect for women.

For a casual dress code, characters like James Bond, Odd Job, Doctor No, Baron Samedi, and Emilio Largo are great for men, while Miss Mata Bond, Jinx, Russian Henchwoman, Pussy Galore, and May Day are good ideas for women. Use the invitation to highlight dress codes and color themes.

A casino party can't happen without games. There are several options, from competitive poker or blackjack sessions to more casual games like bingo. To keep everyone entertained, offer a variety of games.

Depending on the type of game you choose, we recommend getting real dealers when organizing a casino-themed party. It’ll make the event much more catchy. You should hire people who are really good at understanding all or most of the rules of casino games.

Having friends who have some idea of poker is good, but you’d be better off going with professional dealers. They will ensure that games are run correctly and that the party is fun for everyone.

Word-of-mouth invitations are great, but themed invitations can get your guests excited about the event. You can create them yourself or hire professional designers.

Choose a design that will excite people when they receive the invitation. For a formal casino-themed party, try a 1960’s Casino Royale book cover design or a 007 gun barrel image.

Music is essential for a casino-themed party. The kind of music on your playlist should fit the theme. Some great suggestions include:

• Poker Face by Lady Gaga
• Waking Up In Vegas by Katy Perry
• The Gambler by Johnny Cash
• The Winner Takes It All by ABBA
• Casino Boogie by The Rolling Stones
• Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley
• Luck Be A Lady by Frank Sinatra
• Ace of Spades by Motörhead

You can also hire a DJ to handle the music so that you can focus on other aspects of the event.

If your party isn’t some poker night with friends at home, you’ll need equipment to match the event. Holding a large-scale casino night is a big deal. Rent actual gaming equipment, such as poker tables, slot machines, blackjack tables, and roulette tables.

If you have been thinking about setting up card tables and a few high tops would do, we’re sorry to disappoint you. Getting standard equipment will make your event more fun and legitimate and, of course, will create a more authentic atmosphere for your guests.

No, we’re not referring to how the weather will look like on the day you want to have your party – far from it. Instead, we’re referring to your venue's decorations and settings. Where have you decided to host your guests and how does it look?

Remember that one time you visited a land-based casino? What did you love about it? Sure, you had fun with the game and had free drinks, but one thing stood out – the venue's aesthetics.

How about transferring that idea to your casino-themed party? Decorations are pretty important as they help set the mood for your party. Here are some great theme suggestions: Havana Nights or the Roaring Twenties. Keep in mind that decorations for your themed party might be expensive, which is why we suggested having a budget earlier.