A guide to hosting a casino night to remember

As more and more people begin to experience the fun of games like cleopatra slots through online casinos, the casino theme becomes increasingly popular for house parties.

Think about the food

While you may be used to hosting a sit down meal for dinner parties and events like Thanksgiving, they aren't the best fit for a casino party.

That's because casinos are a much more relaxed environment, when people are likely to be drinking, chatting and of course, playing casino games. The best style of food are hors d'oeuvres you can serve throughout the evening or a buffet that guests can enjoy at their leisure.

If you want to go all out, you can hire a caterer and event wait staff to serve up your food in style. It will certainly add to the glitz and glam of the evening and make the atmosphere feel even more like that of a casino!

Consider the decor

Speaking of atmosphere - it's important that you consider the decor which will recreate the ambiance of a casino. That's why so many people love going to land-based ones, after all!

Clear space in the area you plan for most people spending their time in your home, so that you have room for gaming tables, areas for people to hang out as well as food!

There are loads of fantastic decorations you can purchase online or in-store. A "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign in your entranceway is a great way to welcome guests into your home; while giant playing cards, dice and other props will all help to create a perfect setting.

Don't forget the music! Creating the perfect playlist will keep guests in the party mood. If you're looking for ideas, there are already some brilliant casino-themed playlists you can download on places like Spotify or YouTube. It's worth doing your research and setting this up in advance so you don't have to play DJ while the party is underway!

Games are important!

Of course, one of the most crucial elements to a casino night are the games you have on hand. First, you need to consider the size of the party - how many people you're having over will determine how many games you need.

It's always a good idea to have the classics available. Blackjack, poker and roulette are always great options. But you may want to venture out and try some of the lesser-known games too and surprise your guests who haven't tried them yet. This can include games like craps and baccarat.

If you're feeling like splashing a bit of cash, you can even hire dealers to man the tables all night. It's worthwhile if it's in your budget and will have your guests talking long after the party ends.

Offer an interesting drink selection

Having a varied and creative drink selection for guests is one of the final steps in ensuring your casino night will be one to remember. Below are a few of our favourite suggested drinks that you can have on the menu.

Long Island Iced Tea

Despite the name, this popular drink doesn't include any tea. These are strong drinks that are popular in Las Vegas casinos and contain a mix of some (or all) of the following, depending on the bar that serves them: vodka, triple sec, light rum, gin and tequila, topped with Coca Cola or Pepsi.

If you're serving these, it's best to keep an eye on how many your guests are drinking!

Screwdriver

This is a perfect and easy drink to serve and generally well liked by guests. A combination of orange juice and vodka, it's a fresh and fruity drink with an alcohol bite to it.

These drinks are fast to make which make them ideal if you're bartending as well as hosting. You can even pre-make a batch in and serve from a cold pitcher!

Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary's are delicious, tomato juice and vodka based drinks that many consider a 'meal in a glass'. Serve these with black pepper, tabasco sauce and celery sticks in a highball glass.