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Plan the perfect casino night with friends

Get ideas for games, decor and casino night food, plus easy invites and shared contributions with Fiestukis.

Step-by-step guide to hosting a casino night

  1. Define your casino night basics — Decide what kind of casino night you want: relaxed poker evening, full Vegas-style casino party, or a themed fundraiser. Set the date, start and end time, and choose the location (living room, garden, rented venue). Estimate how many guests you’ll invite and whether it’s adults-only. Then create your event in Fiestukis so you can send invites, share details and start a “bring something” list for games, snacks and drinks.
  2. Choose games and set the rules — Pick a mix of classic casino games that fit your group: poker, blackjack, roulette, craps or simple card games for beginners. Decide if you’ll use play money, chips, or a points system, and whether there will be prizes instead of real gambling. Write down the basic rules and table limits, then upload or link them in your Fiestukis event so everyone knows how your casino night will work before they arrive.
  3. Organise tables, equipment and dealers — Plan how many game tables you need and what equipment each one requires: decks of cards, poker chips, dice, roulette wheel or mat, green tablecloths. Ask friends to act as dealers or croupiers and assign them to specific games and time slots. Use Fiestukis to coordinate who brings which items (extra card decks, chip sets, folding tables) so you don’t end up with five roulette mats and no dice.
  4. Plan casino night food and drinks — Serve easy-to-eat casino night food that guests can enjoy between hands: sliders, mini sandwiches, nachos, cheese boards, nuts, olives and bite-size desserts. Offer a mix of themed cocktails (like “Blackjack Mojito” or “Roulette Spritz”), mocktails, beer, wine and plenty of water. Create a detailed “bring something” list in Fiestukis for snacks, drinks, ice and glassware so contributions are clear and no one brings the same chips and salsa twice.
  5. Set the casino atmosphere and dress code — Transform your space with simple casino decor: green table covers, playing-card garlands, red and black balloons, and dimmed lighting with fairy lights or lamps. Prepare a playlist with jazzy lounge music or Vegas-style hits to run in the background. In your Fiestukis event description, suggest a dress code like “Vegas chic”, “black and red” or “cocktail attire” so everyone arrives in the same casino night spirit.
  6. Create the evening flow and prize moment — Plan a rough schedule: welcome guests, explain the rules, open the tables, have a snack break, and finish with a final round and prize ceremony. Decide on fun prizes for top chip earners or winners, such as small gift cards, chocolate coins or playful trophies. Share the timeline and prize info on Fiestukis so guests know when to arrive, when games start and when the casino party will wrap up.

Complete guide to organising a casino night

For a home casino night, mix a few well-known games so everyone finds something they enjoy. Popular options include:

  • Poker (Texas Hold’em is a favourite for small groups)
  • Blackjack for fast, easy rounds
  • Roulette with a wheel or felt mat and chips
  • Craps or a simple dice game for energy and noise
  • Beginner-friendly card games like War or simple betting games for non-gamers

Check who already owns poker chips, cards or a roulette set and coordinate it in your Fiestukis “bring something” list so you have everything you need without overspending.

You can easily host a casino night without real gambling by using play money or a points system. Give each guest the same amount of chips or fake cash at the start and let them play just for fun or for small, non-cash prizes like chocolates, funny awards or themed gifts.

At the end of the night, count chips and reward the top players. Explain your no-real-money rules clearly in your Fiestukis event description so everyone knows it’s a friendly casino party, not serious gambling.

Casino night food works best when it’s bite-sized and easy to eat between games. Great options include:

  • Mini burgers, hot dogs or sliders
  • Nachos, chips with dips and popcorn
  • Cheese and charcuterie boards with crackers
  • Skewers, mini quiches or spring rolls
  • Small desserts like brownies, cookies or chocolate-dipped fruit

Use Fiestukis to create a shared list for savoury snacks, sweets and drinks so guests can choose what to bring and you end up with a balanced casino night menu.

The ideal number of guests depends on your space and how many game tables you can run. For a home casino night, 8–15 people usually works well: enough to create a lively atmosphere without overcrowding the tables.

If you have several tables and helpers acting as dealers, you can go up to 20–25 guests. When you create your event in Fiestukis, mention how many game spots you’ll have so guests know they might rotate between tables and social areas.

You can get a strong casino vibe with just a few low-cost touches. Use red, black and green as your main colours, cover tables with green cloth or paper, and add playing cards, dice and poker chips as simple table decor. Balloons, fairy lights and printed signs like “Casino Entrance” or “High Roller Lounge” also help set the mood.

Ask friends to lend items like card decks, chip sets and string lights, and coordinate who brings what through Fiestukis so you don’t buy what someone already has.

To keep your casino night running smoothly, plan a simple schedule, assign a host or dealer for each table and prepare rules in advance. Have snacks and drinks set up in a separate area so game tables stay clear.

Use Fiestukis to send all event details in one place, manage RSVPs and create a “bring something” list for food, drinks and equipment. This way, responsibilities are shared, you avoid duplicates, and you can enjoy the casino night instead of juggling last-minute tasks.

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