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Casino Fundraiser Guide
Welcome!Thank you for your interest in Ace and Jack Casino Party 4 You! The largest and onlycasino company celebrating over 18 years as the sole trade organization associatedwith the Better Business Bureau with defining resources in casino party industrystandards. We hope this Casino Fundraiser Event Guide helps answer questions youmay have about planning a Casino Night Fundraiser, and we look forward to taking partin your Organization’s fundraising efforts.A Casino Fundraiser (also known as a Casino Night, Vegas Night, or Monte CarloNight) is an event where guests experience the fun and excitement of playing in a realcasino, but instead of going to the casino, the casino comes to you.A Casino Night is a great way to raise funds for your cause because it gives people anexcuse to dress up and have fun. Sure it’s a lot of work pulling it all together, but theresults are well worth it.This type of event offers multiple ways to raise funds and is easy to promote. It alsolends itself well to becoming an annual tradition.Casino Fundraiser GuideWe service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com 1
A CasinoFundraiser?Casino Fundraisers regularlyfeature game tables much likethe ones you would see in areal casino, as well asprofessional dealers to run thegames. As your guests arriveand check-in, they will receive apredetermined amount of casinoscrip (play money) or chips.( Pre-determining the numberof chips is based on the typeof fundraiser , ticket price,amount of tables and guests ).The amount of casino scrip orchips the player is given at thedoor will directly influence howmuch money they will spendthroughout the evening which becomes a donation. When they run out of chips, ourcasino manager plays an important role by motivating and running specials (for moredonations/double the amount of chips). Unlike Las Vegas, however, no real money iswon as a result of gaming. Players become eligible to win prizes when gaming closesby exchanging their casino winnings/chips for raffle tickets. Prizes would need to bedonated for several drawings at the end of the evening. A player’s chance to win a prizeis limited to the number of raffle tickets earned by playing the casino games. Ace andJack Casino Party 4U Dealers, the Casino Managers, and Casino Hostess willexchange winnings at the rate of (1) raffle ticket for every 200.00 in casino chips. Yourcommittee has the option to change this model to better suit the needs of theorganization.Ace and Jack * Casino Party 4U2We service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com
Let’s begin!Casino Night fundraising is aserious undertaking!Although it might seem thatway, it’s not just fun andgames. There are manydecisions to be made; each isimperative to the success ofyour casino night fundraisingevent. Every decision isequally important, such as theperfect event date, time,venue, and location. Thecritical part is rallying supportfrom your sponsors. Hopefully,these tips and this provenstrategy will help you puttogether an amazing andprofitable event.Choose a DayNothing is more important than choosing the perfect calendar day. Planning your event6 months to 1-year in advance is a wise decision. This allows proper time to plan and todeliver a flawless and well-organized event. Casino night fundraising requires having adedicated team, an outreach plan and plenty of time to structure your event to ensurethat your funding goal is obtained. Most casino night fundraisers are successfully hostedin the Spring, right after Valentine’s Day through the end of May. Although fundraisers inthe Fall might be a popular choice, many fail because of scheduling conflicts. If youchoose to book your event during Fall, be sure to eliminate any event dates that mightinclude regular or playoff high school, college, or NFL football and/or dates near theHolidays.Casino Fundraiser GuideWe service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com 3
What's your Casino Fundraiser goal?It's best to have a particular goal in mind for your event at the beginning of the planningprocess. Traditionally, that goal is a dollar amount, and/or a number of registeredguests, like "I would like to raise X with at least Y attendees."Very wide ranges indonation and guest count goals, or open-ended, vague statements along the lines of "Idon't know - we just need to raise a lot of money" tend to create unrealisticexpectations. Set your ticket prices high enough to cover all your expenses. In someinstances, a high-dollar ticket price makes the event exclusive and will help attract awealthy roster of supporters.You can price tickets differently for those who might not want a catered dinner orgambling chips included. Some people won’t and you do want as many people aspossible attending and bidding on your auction items.To boost ticket sales to a black-tie affair, you’ll want your meal catered by a trendyrestaurant that has a certain cachet. Good press coverage mentioning society andcelebrity attendees will also help sell out your Casino Fundraiser.Ace and Jack * Casino Party 4U4We service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com
Types of FundraisersCan you incorporatedifferent types offundraisers in yourcasino? Yes, it will dependon the size of your event.Casino Fundraisers tend tocater to diverse types ofplayers and Poker tends toattract experienced maleplayers.Poker TournamentsEvent donors participate in this event and receive a ticket to their seats. At thatseat awaits gaming chips (with no cash value) at one of several poker tables forthem to play against other donors in a poker tournament. Prizes are given to theplayer(s) who last the longest in the tournament. Proceeds from ticket sales go toyour organization.Blackjack TournamentsDuring Blackjack Tournaments , each player has the same amount of chips at the startof the game. Unlike in regular casino Blackjack , players don't compete against thehouse.Night of the Races:A Nite At The Races is an audience-participation event where actual races are shown toyour audience to recreate the atmosphere of being at the race track. (We don’trecommend “Night of the Races ” to be incorporated as part of the Casino FundraiserPackage .)Casino Fundraiser GuideWe service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com 5
The Day of Your CasinoClient responsibility: Set up early at the facilityConfirm Loading dock available hoursClearly indicate the location of the cash desk, with an ample amount of currency change available.Arrange to have a credit card machine set upConsider having "runners" to solicit additional script purchases from playersHave an additional script and drink tickets at the cash deskHave a public address system on hand to announce prizes, raffles, etc.Have sponsors signs in place on all tablesPost signs or flyers prominently indicating chip denominationsPost information about buying more script or make frequent announcementsHave enough change or drink tickets available at bar or barsDesignate all tasks ahead of time - specifically breakdown and clean upCasino Provider Responsibility: Delivery and Set up of casino equipmentDealers will arrive 15-30 min before the eventThe Event Manager will go over the fundraiser structure sheet agreed by the committee.Based on donations, the Manager will set game rules and limits if necessary.Gamble for 3 ½ hrsLast ½ hr Players turn in their chips to the Dealer or Manager in exchange for raffle tickets.The winner can be determined based on 3 top winners. However, it is not recommended. It's nice to giveeveryone the opportunity to win by raffling prizes.Good Luck!Ace and Jack * Casino Party 4U6We service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com
Casino Gaming TablesCraps TableA Crap Table is one of thosecasino party games thatappears to be verycomplicated to thoseunfamiliar with the game butis one of the most energetic,fast-paced (and loudest!)games in the casino. Whenyou purchase a casino rentalwith Casino Party 4u, weguide you through all the rulesto make your casino party a one-of-a-kind event.Crap Table Capacity is 12-16 Players. Measures 9’ and 12’ Long x 4.5 Wide x 32’ Tall.Blackjack Table The blackjack table is by far our most popular casino game and isconsidered by many to be very easy to play.Blackjack Table Capacity is 7 players. Measures 6 ½ Wide x 3.5’ Long x 36 High oker (Texas Hold ‘Em) The most popular version of poker played today, TexasPHold’em is a unique game since it's the only game in the casino where players competeagainst each other!Poker Table Capacity is 10 Players. Measures 61/2 Wide x 3.5” Long x 36’ TallRoulette Table In the game, players may choose to place bets on either a singlenumber, various groupings of numbers, the colors red or black. It’s easy to play.Roulette Table Capacity is 6-8 Players Measures 7’ Long x 3.5’ Wide x 30’ TallCasino Fundraiser GuideWe service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com 7
Fundraiser PackagesAll your events are personally tailored BudgetGoalsAmount of attendeesType of Players Space (All casino Tables need a minimum of 100 sq/ft, except for Crap Tablesince it’s double the size and needs a minimum of 200 sq/ft) Guests Casino Table suggestion TabletCraps50RouletteBlackjack PokerMoneyWh/ -15011- 23-42112-15175-200125-62118-20225-25022 -36-72223-25Ace and Jack * Casino Party 4U8We service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com
Casino Night Innovative ideasCustom Casino Chip sCustom Casino clay poker chips are the perfect product tomake any casino party occasion even more special. Aceand Jack Casino Party 4U will design chips with yourcompany logo, charitable organization logo, or any pictureimage.Fundraiser : A personalized chip/key chain that can begiven away at a sponsor table is an incentive asadvertising.Casino Parties : It's a memorable keepsake of a wonderfulevening spent with your dear ones!Custom Wheel This interactive spinner tool allows you to create prizegiveaways, raffles, games, and more. A Custom Wheel isa great way to generate more donations during yourfundraiser. Call for details.Casino Fundraiser GuideWe service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com 9
Casino Giant PropsTransform your party space into a lush casinousing Casino Props to capture the attractionsand opulent atmosphere. Props and standeessuch as the personalized giant poker chip or 6’giant cards are great for photo ops or bigentrances.Photo BoothA Photo Booth offers instant gratification. Assoon as guests exit the photo booth, they canimmediately view their pictures while the printeris processing them! Your guests will RAVEabout it .Fundraiser: The photo strips to promote yourfundraiser or Sponsor based on their donations.Casino Birthday Parties the personalizedphoto strips act as a party favor for your guests to take homeEvent PhotographyAce and Jack * Casino Party 4U10We service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com
Tips for Successful FundraiserSell sponsorshipsCorporate event sponsorship makes raising money for your event much simplerin two ways:1) Corporate sponsors can pick up the costs of parts of the event, like venuerental, food and beverage, casino event, and other entertainment, and so on.That way, you will net a higher percentage (often 100%) of player donations, andbe in the black very early on in the event. Sponsors in turn traditionally receivesome kind of promotional consideration during the event.2) Corporate sponsors can be offered blocks of event tickets for their employees,customers, or vendors. In exchange, they would typically receive promotionalconsideration as well.Consider silent (or live) auctions Auctions capitalize on the players youhave on-site already participating in your event. Silent auctions are a passiveaddition to casino fundraisers while live auctions are much more active. Silentauctions are less intrusive but live auctions tend to bring in more money per item.We work with you to include either element into your event.Consider creating donation tiers (This option is not available in all areas) Tiereddonations allows your guests more than one price point for entry while offering anincentive to give more! For example, at a Vegas Night where 50 got a player1,000 in chips but 100 got them 2,500, they'd be more likely to give 100 if theycould. You can use this model to create as many tiers as you'd like (4,000 chipsfor 150, 6,000 for 200, etc.) depending on your organization's donor profile.Casino Fundraiser GuideWe service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com 11
We are different from the rest:ABOUT: Ace and Jack Casino Party 4UWe are in the industry celebrating over 18 years as the only trade organizationassociated with Better Business Bureau. Casino Party 4 u is the largest definingresource in casino party industry standards.We bring authentic casino gaming tables and professional fun dealers to create arealistic casino experience.We provide all the cards, chips , accessories, funny money to start the game andraffle tickets for casino prizes.For Casino Party 4 u no job is too small or too big. What sets us apart besidesthe quality of our tables, is that we are not a one man show and not internetbased only. We pride ourselves by offering impeccable customer service byproviding you with a professional casino fundraiser, poker specialists and anexperienced planner to cater to all your needs.Your event is valuable, take your time and compare.1.- We are the only Casino Trade Company affiliated and Certified with the BetterBusiness Bureau for over 18 years with a Triple A score.2.- We are not a internet based business only. We are the only company with anoffice, showroom and warehouses.3.- We are not a One Man show. We are fully staffed for better customer service.You can reach our Corp office from 10:00-7:00 pm weekdays4.- Certificates of Insurance and company/Dealer Licences are provided uponrequest.5.- Large inventory of gaming tables, accessories and slot machines etc.Ace and Jack * Casino Party 4U12We service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com
6.- Charitable organizations choose knowledge : We have helped raisemillions of dollars for many charitable organizations. Call us for charitableorganization referral information7.- Celebrities choose the best quality: We have the pleasure to work withmany celebrities where entertainment and quality is the main factor: JenniferLopez, The New York Rangers, Montel Williams, 50 Cents and many more.Come and Visit our “Hall of Fame” at our Lynbrook Corp office.8.- Read our Google, Yelp, facebook reviews.Come and visit our showroom and take a look at our “Hall of Fame” collection.We encourage you to read our reviews. Don’t gamble with your event.Be a winner by choosing casinoparty4u.com!Casino Fundraiser GuideWe service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com 13
FAQ Casino Fundraiser Event.What areas do you serve? Long Island, All NYC Boroughs, Westchester/ Rockland/Orange Counties/ NJ and PAHow many years in business? Ace and Jack Dba Full House Entertainmentwww.casinoparty4u.com has been in business for 18 years.Are you insured and Licensed? Yes, we are licensed and insured to do business inthe state of New York and New Jersey.Are Casino Fundraisers legal? Charitable organizations often raise funds throughgambling activities, such as bingo, raffles, casino nights, and drawings authorized bystate law. Federal, state and sometimes local laws regulate charitable gaming activities.Federal law restrictions arise from the organization's tax-exempt status.What kind of fundraiser will work best for us? It depends mostly on the size, age,gender, and industrial makeup of your group. Casino Night fundraisers tend to cater wellto diverse, gender-balanced groups of players. We’ve seen that Poker Tournamentstend to attract experienced, mostly male players, as well as those from the corporatesector. Mixed Casino Nights are a popular option for those looking to accommodatelarge numbers of guests (250 or more), and for organizations looking for asomething-for-everyone type of event.Do you sponsor any gaming tables? No, however we have many attractive incentivesand ideas to attract sponsors.Do you need to know how to gamble at a Casino Fundraiser? No, our professionaldealers will teach you how to play.How far in advance should we set the date for our event? In our experience, theevents with the best player turnout have been planned at the very least 8 weeksin advance (3-4 months, sometimes up to 6 months is more common)How does a casino fundraiser event work? Our casino fundraisers are structureddifferently. It’s based on the amount of guests, tables, demographic, and goals. Ourfundraiser specialist will guide you in every step of the way.Ace and Jack * Casino Party 4U14We service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com
How many people are needed for a Casino Fundraiser ? We serve groups as smallas 10 people and as large as 400 or more.How many tables do I need at my Casino Fundraiser Event ?From our experience, it works best when you provide 50% to 60% coverage for yourguests. For example, if you have 100 guests, you would need 50 to 60 gamingpositions. This allows a good flow to your party and will give everyone an opportunity toboth play and socialize. See the table at the bottom of our Packages page to comparethe packages we offer and find the right package for you.How many playing positions does each table hold?Each table holds the following: Blackjack – 7 positionsPoker – 10 positionsRoulette – 10 positionsCraps – 12 positions3 Card - Let it Ride - Baccarat 7 PositionsHow much does it cost to host a Casino Night? Although the least you'll probablyspend is around 300 for a single table, typical event costs range from 10 - 30 perparty guest. How long does an event usually last? Vegas Nights are usually four hours inlength - sometimes less, rarely more. That is, up to four hours of playing time isgiven to the players.How long does it take to set up and break down the casino games? Setup time forfundraisers generally ranges from 45 minutes to 3 hours and differs due to manyvariables, among them the amount of games booked, availability of on- streetparking and/or standing zones near your event venue, and load-in difficulty(security checkpoints, small elevators, lights of stairs, narrow doorways, etc.)Don’t Gamble with your event. Be a winner by choosing Casino Party 4U !Casino Fundraiser GuideWe service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com 15
Call us at our Corporate Office 516-867-1000, and we’ll be happy to help you plan yourcasino event!Ace and Jack * Casino Party 4U16We service NY, NJ, CT Corp Tel: 516-867-1000 info@casinoparty4u.com
B l a c k j a c k T a b l e The blackjack table is by far our most p opular casino game and is considered by many to be very easy to play. Blackjack Table Capacity is 7 players. Measures 6 ½ Wide x 3.5' Long x 36 High P o k e r (T e x a s H o l d ' E m) The most popular version of poker played today, Texas
