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Choose a specific theme such as Vegas, Casino Royale (James Bond), Mardi Gras or World Series of Poker. Make invitations that fit the theme: cards that look like playing cards or a big slot machine. Send these out to let all your friends and family know about the fun night you’re planning.
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Rent casino tables and hire dealers to handle all the games. Some popular choices include roulette, blackjack and craps3Buy or make decorations. Depending on the theme this might include Vegas signs, Mardi Gras masks, fake money banners, coin streamers, playing card centerpieces and card suit (spade, heart, diamond, club) napkins, plates and tablecloths.
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Buy or make decorations. Depending on the theme this might include Vegas signs, Mardi Gras masks, fake money banners, coin streamers, playing card centerpieces and card suit (spade, heart, diamond, club) napkins, plates and tablecloths.
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Set up a buffet table filled with snacks and finger food items. Make cookies shaped like card suits or decorated to look like casino chips. If your guests will include adults over the legal drinking age, set up a bar and hire a bartender to mix up some cocktails.
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Create favor bags as a thank-you to guests for coming. Fill small bags with candy “casino chips.” Or have custom playing cards made with a photo of the guest of honor on them and hand these out.
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