What you need for a casino night

A casino night needs more than cards and poker chips. You’ll need separate equipment for roulette, blackjack and poker, plus play money, score sheets, serving items and enough glassware for the guest count. Plan the room around the game tables first, then add seating, buffet supplies and lighting. Check borrowed or hired equipment at least one week ahead, because missing card trays, chip sets or extension cords are easy to overlook until setup starts.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 60
Bar stoolsqty 6
Tableclothqty 10
Clothing rack

Game materials

Roulette table
Roulette wheel
Blackjack tablesqty 2
Poker table
Playing cardsqty 12
Poker chipsqty 2000
Roulette chipsqty 500
Diceqty 12
Play moneyqty 1000
Cards shoesqty 3
Card traysqty 12
Score sheetsqty 100
Pensqty 30

Tableware

Water glassesqty 60
Wine glassesqty 40
Coffee cupsqty 40
Platesqty 80
Cutlery setsqty 80
Serving traysqty 8

Equipment

Coolersqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Bluetooth speaker
Extension cordsqty 4

Lighting

Mood lightingqty 6

Decorations

Casino letters
Red carpetsqty 2
Balloon bundlesqty 6
Decorative playing cardsqty 20
Tapeqty 4
Name badgesqty 70

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Hand soap dispensersqty 3
Washing-up tubsqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Assorted tea - 100 bags
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Still water - 12 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Tonic - 4 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Beer - 48 bottles
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Red wine - 4 bottles
- Rosé - 3 bottles
- Sparkling wine - 3 bottles
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Ice cubes - 10 kilos
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Salted peanuts - 4 bags
- Cocktail nuts - 4 bags
- Olives - 6 jars
- Cheese wedges - 4 packs
- Cucumber - 6 pieces
- Snack tomatoes - 2 kilo
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Garlic sauce - 3 bottles
- Cocktail sauce - 3 bottles
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Wraps - 40 pieces
- Herb cream cheese - 8 tubs
- Smoked chicken breast - 2 kilo
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Arugula - 8 bags
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Mini brownies - 80 pieces
- Mini muffins - 80 pieces
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Sponges - 6 pieces

Tips

Plan one complete set of equipment for each active game table. For poker, check that you have cards, chips, a card tray and a cards shoe before guests arrive.
Count tableware by guest rather than by table: allow at least one plate, cutlery set and water glass per person, plus 10–15% extra for breakages and replacements.
Buy or prepare prizes before the event week. Keep them together on the prize table, and confirm that the play money, chips and score sheets are separate from the prizes.
Chill drinks several hours before doors open, not during setup. Use coolers for overflow and reserve enough wine glasses, coffee cups and water glasses for the full evening.
Test mood lighting, the Bluetooth speaker and every extension cord during the room setup. Casino tables need clear light, while cables must stay away from walkways and the buffet.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for a casino night at home?: You need roulette equipment, blackjack and poker tables, playing cards, chips, play money, dice, score sheets and pens. Add tables, chairs, glassware, plates, cutlery, serving trays, drinks, snacks, prizes and lighting for the number of guests attending.
How many glasses and plates do I need for a casino night?: Start with one water glass and one plate per guest, then add 10–15% extra. For a 20-person casino night, that means at least 22–23 water glasses and plates, with wine glasses based on how many guests will drink wine.
When should I buy casino night prizes and supplies?: Buy prizes and order or borrow specialist game equipment at least one week before the event. Check every roulette wheel, card set, chip set and card tray then, leaving the final day for drinks, snacks and room setup.
How many poker chips do I need per guest?: Prepare at least 50 poker chips per active poker player, with different denominations if you are using play money or betting rounds. Keep an extra set available so a damaged or misplaced chip set does not stop the game.

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