Casino party rental: what to know

What the job involves, what changes the price, and what to ask a pro.

What casino party rental is

A casino party company brings gaming tables, play money and often dealers to your venue for an evening of blackjack, roulette and poker, with no real money changing hands. Hosts rent one for fundraisers, birthdays, corporate events and game nights where the fun is the game itself.

Signs you need it

  • You want a themed evening with tables, dealers and a casino feel at a home or venue
  • The guests enjoy card and table games and you want a structured way to play them
  • The event is for a company, group or fundraiser that wants a play money format
  • You want a dealer to run each table so the host can enjoy the party
  • The venue has space for tables, dealer stations and a cashier area

What the pro does

  • Talks with you about the games, the number of tables and the theme
  • Checks the venue for space, power, lighting and the layout of the tables
  • Delivers the tables, chips, play money, cards and wheels to the venue
  • Sets up the tables and checks each game before guests arrive
  • Provides dealers who run each game and explain the rules to guests
  • Collects the equipment and cleans up after the party

What changes the price

Every job is different, so we do not publish prices. These are the things that move the quote up or down.

  • Number of tables and the games they run, such as blackjack, roulette and poker
  • Number of dealers and the hours they work
  • Play money, chips and any custom prize pieces
  • Theme elements, such as signs, backdrops and table covers
  • Venue setup needs, including space, power and lighting
  • Length of the event and how long the setup and teardown take

What a written quote should spell out

  • Each game and the number of tables for it
  • Dealer hours, the number of dealers and their duties
  • Play money, chips, cards and any prize items included
  • Setup, check and teardown times
  • Rules for prizes, including whether winners receive a prize or a token only

Questions to ask before you hire

  • What games will you bring, and how many tables of each?
  • How many dealers will be at the event, and how long will they stay?
  • Is the play money strictly for play, and how is it kept separate from real money?
  • What prizes do you offer, and how are winners chosen?
  • What space and power do you need from the venue?
  • Can you send photos of the tables and a sample run of the night?

Red flags

  • Suggests that guests can win or cash out real money at the event
  • Cannot say how the play money is kept separate from real money
  • Does not provide a dealer for each table or leaves the dealing to the host
  • Will not explain the prize rules in writing
  • Has no plan for the space the tables need

What you can do yourself

You can set up a simple card night yourself with a few tables, a deck of cards and play money made for the game. Hire a casino party company when you want real looking tables, trained dealers who run each game, or a full casino layout for a large group. Keep the event play only, with no real money at the tables.

Licenses and permits

No license is usually required to host a play money casino party. Real gambling is regulated, so the event must stay play only. If you offer prizes or raffles, check the rules of the local office that oversees gaming and fundraising before the event.

Casino party rental questions

Can guests win real money?

No, not at a play money party. Keep the event play only, and confirm the provider's rules for prizes in writing before you book.

Who runs the tables?

Ask the provider for trained dealers. The dealers should explain the rules, keep the games moving and handle the play money.

Can the provider work with a fundraiser?

Yes, many do. Confirm how the prizes and any ticket sales are handled, and check the local rules for fundraising events before you sell anything.

About this guide

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