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Casino Night parties are an excellent way for non-profit organizations to generate revenue. Casino Parties in Maryland.com and Carnival Day has tried to provide a number of ideas to help you maximize your fundraising potential.

Tournament Play. In addition to the tables open for general use during the event, designate one or two Blackjack tables as “tournament” tables. (Poker is another good tournament game.) Players participating in tournament play contribute a donation (e.g. $10) and receive additional casino chips to be used only at that tournament table for a specified period of time. At the end of the tournament the player with the most chips is declared the tournament winner. There are many variations to tournament play at Casino Parties.  Let us know what you are looking to do and we can make it happen.

Ticket Sales. Selling tickets to a fund raising event is the single most important task in making the event a success. The ticket price for the event can vary greatly, depending on the audience and what is included in the event (buffet, dinner, open bar etc.) Providing a discount for advance sales and block sales is a great incentive. For example, if tickets at the door are normally $20 per person, you may want to offer pre-sale tickets at $15 per person or two for $25.

Table Sponsors. Sell sponsorships for each of the tables at your party. Always Fun Casinos will provide a 4 x 8 clear plastic frames that can be placed on the top of each gaming table to display the sponsor's name and slogan. The price of the sponsorship will vary based on the organization, the size of the party, and type of table being sponsored. Generally, the Craps and Roulette tables yield a higher price than blackjack and the other gaming tables. For example, Craps and Roulette tables may cost $250 to sponsor and the Blackjack $150. You may want to give the sponsor of a table additional perks, such as extra tickets to the event or additional “Fun Bucks” upon entry. Table sponsorship is a great source of revenue for your casino party.