Picking a party theme doesn’t need to be a drag, especially if you go all-in on recreating the experience of visiting a casino in the comfort of your own home.

Your guests will be amazed by the fun they can have at a casino-themed party, and it’ll definitely be a night to remember. However, you’ll have to plan the party thoroughly and do plenty of prior preparation to get the mood right and ensure everything goes smoothly.

With that in mind, here are some top tips to tackle the organization of your very own party inspired by the glitz and glamor of casino life.

Choose the games to play

This is arguably the most important point to consider, because unless you’ve got some enjoyable casino games available to guests, then your party won’t feel authentic.

There are a few ways to go about this. For example, you could set up tables and even hire a professional croupier for the night, so that you don’t have to assign someone to act as dealer. You could even hire a roulette wheel if you’ve got the space for it!

The alternative, which might suit a more budget-focused party in a venue that isn’t especially large, is to make digital casino games the focus. 

For example, if guests can spin the reels in new online slots via their smartphones or tablets, then you’ll get all the gambling action you require, with minimal administrative overheads.

Set a dress code and stick to it

The idea of being prescriptive about what people wear to your party might sound unappealing, but you should basically treat this type of event as an opportunity to dress up and emulate the lifestyles of the rich and famous.

It’s traditional to stick with a dress code of evening wear, which means suits or tuxes for the men and gowns for the women.

There’s plenty of opportunity to accessorize around this theme, of course, but if you have a firm foundation of a dress code to start with, it’ll go a long way to getting everyone into the mood when they arrive.

Consider the catering aspect

Food and drink are a big part of the casino experience, and your party can piggyback on this. Whether you choose to get guests to bring their own beverages and snacks, or you lay on a buffet of appropriately themed goodies yourself, this is another area which can be controlled with the theme in mind.

Popular cocktails make a great choice for casino nights, as they are both inherently classy and can also be prepared in advance, leaving you free to work the room and keep everyone entertained.

In terms of food, choosing bite sized hors d'oeuvres will mean that guests don’t have their hands monopolized for too long, which is important given that they will likely be playing games frequently throughout the event.

Go wild with the decorations

If everyone is dressed up to the nines but the rest of the room looks drab, then it can sap some of the fun out of a casino themed party.

If, on the other hand, you make some small but impactful changes to the décor, you will reap the rewards with an authentic-feeling evening.

For example, even if you do something simple like adopt the red and green color scheme that is so familiar from casino floors the world over, this will make a real difference.

Pick a soundtrack

Every party needs music, and for casino inspired get-togethers this is definitely a must. Big band music from the Rat Pack gives off that classic Las Vegas vibe, so perhaps just pop on a playlist filled with these types of tunes, or go further by building your very own playlist filled with upbeat tracks that will deliver plenty of positive energy.

Send out detailed invites

Finally, do remember to send invites to the people you want to attend your casino-themed party, and include all the relevant information they will need ahead of time.

This is doubly important because any dress code requirements might mean that they have to dig through their wardrobes, dry clean that under-used dress, or rent a tux with plenty of time to spare.

Another advantage of sending out invites is that you can let guests know what kind of casino games are going to be offered, again allowing them to spend a little while getting to grips with the rules so that they aren’t overwhelmed when the big event rolls around.