Casino Poker Party Ideas

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Poker night? We’re all in. Check out our pointers for planning one.

Invitations

Get started by sending an Evite invitation, like the free “Who’s In?” cards-themed invitation below or a premium “Ante Up” poker night invitation. Check out our game night invitation gallery for more designs.

Decorations

Foods

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  2. If you want great poker party ideas for drinks, look up casino themed cocktails. When it comes to food, decide on what style you want your poker night to be – you might want to go for classy canapes, chips ‘n dips, or go all out with red, white and black themed snacks.

It’s easy to find a home poker kit that includes cards, nice chips and a good playing surface. But if you don’t have one of these fancy kits, take a trip to a fabric store and get a big swatch of green felt to put over your tabletop.

It’s important to make sure you have enough poker chips for all of your guests. You probably can’t get by with less than 35 chips per person — most experts suggest more like 50 to 100 per head. If you don’t mind a mish-mash, ask your guests to bring some extra chips of their own. If you’re playing Texas Hold ‘Em, make sure you have a special chip set aside for the button.

To round out the theme, pick up some casino-themed napkins and plates decorated with images of dice, cards or dollar signs from a party store.

Attire

Even if you’re not playing for high stakes, you can still dress the part. Asking guests to come in suits and ties or cocktail dresses makes a simple get-together seem like an event.

You can also go casual and ironic by getting cheap costume armbands and green plastic dealer visors — poker doesn’t have to be super serious.

Playing with some card sharks? If they arrive wearing shirts with billowy sleeves, make sure they roll them up when you play so they can’t hide cards in them.

Foods

Variants

Texas Hold ‘Em is all the rage, but you can have a great card party with other poker variations: five-card draw, seven-card stud, hi/lo, baseball poker and other make-up-your-own-rules games.

The most important thing when playing poker is to be familiar with the winning hands. Here they are from high to low:

  • Royal flush
  • Straight flush
  • Four of a kind
  • Full house
  • Flush
  • Straight
  • Three of a kind
  • Two pair
  • One pair

Too confusing? Just remember that a full house flushes a straight.

Food

Get a pizza delivered for quick sustenance that minimizes card-playing down time. Or put together a simple spread of appetizers. Make your own or get a big box of warm-in-the-oven hors d’oeurves at a warehouse club store. Just keep the food away from the playing table.

Drinks

If you’re playing poker, you might be thinking martinis are in order. Martinis will make your party upscale for sure (but they do call to mind James Bond, and his game was baccarat). If you’re going to go for some straight liquor, grab a bottle of single-malt scotch. Or, to mix cards and cocktails, consider the classy, old-fashioned cocktail called the Sidecar.

Sidecar

  • 2 parts Cognac
  • 1 part triple sec
  • 1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Add ice. Shake, then strain into a chilled highball glass.

There are many who say that serious cards need to be played without the hazy influence of booze. So for a non-alcoholic alternative, grab some carbonated soda water and mix it up with some Italian syrup.

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Personalized Poker Party Banners in 3 Sizes!
Deluxe Casino Gaming Set
Features:
• BLACKJACK TABLE, ROULETTE TABLE & WHEEL
• CRAPS TABLE WITH DICE SWEEPER, 4-PIECE DICE SET
• PLAYING CARDS, WAGERING CHIPS AND CASE
Discovery Deluxe 3-in-1 Casino Game
It's a full house every time you host 'casino night'; and all you need is this professional casino set. Bring all the exciting casino action home; or on the road; with all the necessary elements for three gaming favorites: roulette, craps and blackjack. Includes: Wood case. 3.5' rim to keep dice on the table. Surfaces covered in green felt for that real casino look and feel. Smooth-turning roulette wheel and ball. Two decks of cards. Five dice. A rake for moving and collecting bets. 75 chips in red, black and white. In the bottom of the case, discover a detailed craps table; remove the top for a Vegas-style blackjack table and a genuine roulette table. Or, play any number of other casino games with the cards and poker chips. All pieces pack away neatly in the handsome wooden box; complete with magnetic clasp.

Casino Poker Party Ideas Decorations

Murder at the Four Deuces - Experience the ultimate roaring 20's theme party with our gangster murder mystery party kit.
CASINO THEME IDEAS:
- Red, Black & Green
- Decks of Cards / Fake Money / Dice
- Sparkly jewelry
- Flappers
- Tuxedoes & Suits for the Gents
- Jazz / The Charleston / The Black Bottom / The Lindy Hop
- Al Jolson / Duke Ellington / Irving Berlin / Fanny Brice
- Sparkly attire for the Ladies
- The Great Gatsby
- Cotton Club / Ragtime Band
- Art Deco / Aviation
- Fedoras / English Driving Caps / Zoot Suits / Wing Tip Shoes
- Model T Fords / Tabloid Newspapers
- Mah Jongg / Oriental Lanterns / Victrolas
- Long Pearl Necklaces / Headbands / Feathers / Cloche Hats

Casino Costumes & Accessories

- Money Honey Adult - For those cash hungry girls that feel their best rolling in dough.
- Money Boa - Surround yourself in cash. This could be used on a variety of costumes.
- Lady Luck Plus Adult - This is your lucky day. Lady luck is waiting to bring some to you!
- Mafia Princess Adult - They say in Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns! This costume is stylish and hip!

Books: Casino, Poker & More

- American Casino Guide : 2007 Edition - A complete guide to American Casino's.
- The Winner's Guide to Casinos -
- Casino Dictionary : Gaming & Business Terms - Ever sit around at a Casino or have you sat at home and watched a card game on tv and wondered what all the terms mean? Well this book tells you what it all means.
- The Ultimate Casino Guide - This exciting guide gives travelers all of the information they need about any casino in or around their travel destination: * Casino Name * Address * Phone Number * Website * Email Address * Brief Description * Type of Entertainment * Restaurants * Accommodations * Family Amenities * Poker * Admission Charge * Dress Code.
- A Winners Guide to Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat & Casino Poker -A wonderfully written guide to Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat and Casino Poker.
- Casino Games : Everything You Need to Know About the Rules & Strategies - From Las Vegas to Atlantic City, to riverboat and dockside gambling, as well as the boom in Indian Reservation gambling destinations, millions of people are flocking to casinos. And although casino games seem simple, most people walk away from the tables poorer than when they sat down. Is it just bad luck, or is it bad playing?
- Poker for Dummies - Learn how to play poker with this unique book.
- Texas Hold'em for Dummies - Ever wanted to learn how to play Texas Hold'em? If you answered yes then this is the book for you.
- Winning Blackjack at Atlantic City and Around The World -

Cakes: Elegant designs to compliment a Casino Party

- A & S Cakes - Black and white check, red roses, very elegant.
- Katie's Cakes - Get some really unique ideas here from formal cakes to birthday cakes.
- La Starr Cakes - Some beautiful formal cakes.

Decorations and Craft Items for a Casino theme party

- Favor Boxes & Bags - Unique ways to present party gifts.
- Party Favors - You will stand out as the perfect hostess with these elegant favors.
- Place Card Holders - From Fun to Fancy, perfect dinner party item.
- Costumes & Decorating Wholesale - Get all your decorating and costumes at low prices.
- Stay Out Poster - We have created a poster for you to hang in areas that you would like your guests to keep clear of!

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Food & Recipes for hosting a Casino Dinner Party

- Pear, Onion, And Dry Jack Cheese Strudels - These delicious strudels can be put together one day before baking.
- Sausage, Red Onion, And Wild Mushroom Pizza - Fresh pizza dough is now available at some supermarkets; look for it in the refrigerated deli case or use thin Boboli crusts.
- Caramel Corn Clusters - These make a great addition to any Casino Theme Party or Card Night.
- Steak Sandwiches with Crispy Onions - You can make this recipe in 45 min. or less.
- Easy Herb Cheese Dip - This herb cheese dip takes no time at all. It is so delicious and easy to make. It is not exactly diet food, but that is what makes it so tasty!
- Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings - This poker night favorite is ready to serve in under 20 minutes!
- Cheese & Beef Roll-ups - Prepare this appetizer ahead for hassle-free entertaining.
- Rotel Cheese Deep - A classic at poker night, card night and casino theme parties.
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches - This recipe would be great to serve at parties where guests need a bit of healthy cooking.
- Braised Cranberry-Barbecue Beef Sandwiches - A wonderful addition to any card nigh spread.
- Roasted Potato Salad - It doesn't matter if your having a casino theme party, or a card night get together tis recipe is sure to fill you up.
- Tabbouleh Salad - Another recipe for the guests that need to watch the food intake!
- Molasses Cookie - A sweet tooth's dream come true!

Games & other theme activities

- Murder at the Four Deuces - Experience the ultimate roaring 20's theme party with a gangster murder mystery party kit. 4 Deuces Club has a casino setting.
- Complete Poker Guide -
- Learn to play Blackjack - We have created a step-by-step guide on how to play Blackjack.
- Learn to play Texas Hold'em - With this wonderfully designed e-Book you can learn to play Texas Hold'em.

Invitations and Stationary

• Create your Invitation to be the size of a playing card then affix it to the back of an actual playing card. Put on note on the invite stating that the rest of their hand will be dealt at the party.
• Replace the face on a royal card with that of your Guest of Honor and include in the invitation design or have it blown up - Casino Invitations - Print Your Own Invitations! These colorful Casino invitations come with instructions to use with your computer to invite your guests your way. Glitter add-ons are also included to decorate the invitations or envelopes.

Jewelry for High Rollers

-$100 Bill Bling Necklace - Show your high roller status with this $100 Bill around your neck.
- Jeweled Dollar Bling - Attract the ladies with this dollar sign around your neck.
- Gold Guitar Bling - Do you need some cool bling for your next casino party? Check out this gold guitar bling necklace.
- Gold Players Ring - Crown yourself king of the hood with this sparkling dollar sign ring. Rapper, gangster and pimp costumes aren't legit without it.
- Deluxe Hope Diamond Ring - This rock puts A-list celebs to shame, what with their piddly 5-carat engagement rings and pathetic borrowed jewels that require bodyguards.

Games & Activities for your Casino Party

Every casino party activity you dream up with should center on gambling so set up different zones for different events: one for Texas Hold'em, one for 5-Card Stud and other poker games, other rooms for dice games and roulette.
Partner up novice gamblers with old pros, and make sure there's space around your tables so people can watch and learn. If you're feeling unconventional, make a tiny obstacle course and get a mock greyhound race going with your pets or windup toys, or have a team charades grudge matches! Everything is more fun when there's wagering involved.
FYI : The term 'Casino' originally meant a small villa, summerhouse or pavilion built for pleasure, usually on the grounds of a larger Italian villa or palazzo. There are examples of such casinos at Villa Giulia and Villa Farnese. During the 19th century, the term casino came to include other more public buildings where pleasurable activities, including gambling and sports, took place. An example of this type of building is the Newport Casino. In modern Italian, this term designates a bordello (also called 'Casa Chiusi', literally 'closed house'), while the gambling house is spelled casinò with an accent.