What is a casino night?
A casino night is an event that is as thrilling and exciting as a real casino without the risk of losing. It is a popular interactive theme for corporate incentive events, promotions, team building, fundraising, stags, jack n jills, and holiday parties.
How much does a casino night cost?
That depends on many factors. How many tables do you need? Which tables? Do you require dealers and staff? Delivery & Pick up? Where is your function? How long is your function? How long do you need tables for? There are a number of factors.
The good news is that you can check out our ‘Packages & Pricing’ page to get a general idea of costs. Remember, the more you book, the better the discounts we can offer you.
Do I need a license to run a Casino Night?
No. A casino fun night is perfectly legal and requires no special permit or license. As long as there is no exchange of real money, casino events do not require any licenses.
If an event organizer wants to do a casino night to raise real money for charity, then a gaming license is required. Anyone can apply at the AGCO.
What if we don’t know how to gamble?
That’s all the more reason to have a casino night! Wouldn’t you rather learn to gamble when you’re not using your own money? All of our friendly and professional dealers love to teach guests the rules and strategies of the games.
You can actually have a portion of your evening (say the first hour) dedicated to learning the games, then open up the tables for play; or you can dedicate a portion of your tables to be designated instructional tables for the entire event.
We also provide some general rules on our site. These are a great start, but the best way to learn is to play.
How does a Casino Night work?
Guests receive “fun money” or vouchers which they then exchange for chips to play with at the casino tables. At the end of the event, prizes can be offered and are awarded to the winners by either a prize draw (the more “money” you win, the more draw tickets you get) or an auction (guests use their chips to bid for auction items.)
For more information, contact us.
Do you provide casino events for small groups?
YES! Whether your group is large or small, we deal to them all! From charity casino fundraisers and corporate events to private house parties and networking events, you will be covered.
How can you do a Casino Party without cash?
Easy. Hand out “fun money” to your guests at the beginning of the event to be used at the gaming tables. Maybe your guests need to complete challenges to earn the fun money; maybe it’s just handed out randomly. Some hosts offer prizes for the “best” gamblers at the end of the event. Solaris Entertainment can also customize the ‘fun money’ for you to add further personalization. We can even put your boss on the money!
What is included with your casino rentals?
Everything. If you book tables with us, we will provide everything required for you to host a casino party. We couldn’t leave you high and dry.
You can book larger packages, including all the delivery, setup & teardown, tables & equipment, dealers & pit bosses; not to mention entertainment and specialized services. Some packages come included with everything you need from scratch, some don’t. The bottom line is that if you just want to book tables, we will provide all the extras that are required. All you need to provide are the guests and prizes (optional).
How many tables and dealers do I need for a party of 50? 100? 200+?
We have a Certified Event Coordinator who will be happy to discuss this with you. It definitely varies, but we’ll help you determine what you need. Variances include: the type of party; what other activities are occurring; how many of those activities require tables to shut down (like dinner); the length of time the party is going/tables will be available; gaming familiarity of the crowd and who is attending. For instance, if all your guests are gamblers, and gambling is the only activity at the event, then you’ll need more tables. Whatever the group, we will work with you to ensure your event is completely suited to your crowd.
How far ahead should I book my casino rental?
There is no real correct answer for this. We are a professional company that is fully staffed, so we can usually come through last minute in an emergency, but this is definitely not recommended. Sometimes there are additional costs incurred if we are to put together the staff for a last minute booking.
We have many tables and lots of staff, but during busy times (like December or weekends) we may be totally booked up, and may not be able to serve you. However, our network is large, and even enough notice on a completely booked up night could give us adequate time to organize and serve you.
A general rule of thumb is that bookings should be confirmed as early as two months prior to your event. Our Christmas party bookings start to fill up by mid September. Some of our clientele book up to a year in advance for their Christmas party.
How long do I book you for?
4 hours is included in our standard fees for equipment, dealers and staff. This is usually adequate, especially if your party has other activities. But the sky is the limit! Please let us know what you require and we will custom design a package to suit your needs.
How can I use a casino night for a fundraiser?
Typically, there are two ways: The first way, is to have a real money licensed poker tournament. This will limit the guest list to poker players willing to gamble real money. Second, is to incorporate the casino rental into your ticket price for the fundraising event. The ticket might include entrance to the dinner & dancing event, a ticket for a door prize draw, a drink ticket and $10,000 of casino money. A casino event allows players of all skill levels to participate as some of the games are much easier to learn than poker.
When do you deliver, set up and remove your equipment?
We work with the facility where your event is held. Usually, we deliver and set up in the afternoon 1 (or so) hours before your party starts, so everything is ready for when your guests arrive. One way or another, we’ll be ready for the start time.
When the casino games portion is over, we break down the casino tables or if the event isn’t over yet we can make arrangements to wait until after your function has ended.
Please keep in mind that an excessive gap in time between when you require the tables to be ready and when you want the tables open; OR if there is a gap in time between when the tables close and when you require us to tear down, could result in extra fees.
Do I have to use your dealers?
No. Some events have volunteers to deal the games. Remember, this is a party atmosphere and your volunteer dealers are working, not playing. We often see the host save a few dollars by relying on guests to deal, only to find the guests would much rather play than work.
How is the money handled?
We don’t handle any real money at the party. We bring play money, chips and draw tickets to use at the tables.
If it’s a charity event where real money is being used, we often recommend that you designate a person who will exchange money for chips. We can provide you with that person. Our staff members must be bondable.
For charity events, we can also have typical table exchanges that a pit boss must oversee and approve.
What areas do you serve?
We offer service throughout the Toronto Area and GTA. The truth is, we’re willing to travel almost anywhere throughout Ontario and beyond, if required. Additional travel charges may apply. Call us to learn more about our service areas.
Can my event be customized?
Yes. Use gaming layouts & fun money printed with personalized logo and/or company name, for an impressive event. You can also go with a theme, colour scheme, and entertainment/service package that speaks to you and your guests.
You can even get custom table tops or full tables. That’s a very memorable way to set your event apart. We can do all of it for you.
Do you have a question that isn’t listed here? Please contact us. 416-504-6455 or vince@solarisentertainment.ca