What to Buy for a Casino Night

A casino night needs more than cards and poker chips. You’ll need enough gaming equipment for the number of tables, plus glassware, serving items, lighting and decorations that make the room work. Buy or reserve specialist items early, especially roulette wheels, blackjack mats and poker accessories. Use your final guest count to adjust drinks, snacks, chairs and table settings, then chill drinks and pack prizes before guests arrive.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Cocktail tablesqty 6
Buffet tablesqty 3
Chairsqty 55
Tableclothsqty 9
Stoolsqty 12

Game materials

Poker chipsqty 2500
Playing cardsqty 12
Roulette wheel
Roulette mat
Blackjack matsqty 2
Poker card holdersqty 6
Dealer buttonsqty 6
Play moneyqty 500

Tableware

Water glassesqty 60
Wine glassesqty 60
Coffee cupsqty 50
Platesqty 70
Cutlery setsqty 70

Equipment

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

Decorations

Red carpetsqty 2
Casino letters
Playing card decorationqty 20
Balloonsqty 80
Balloon weightsqty 8

Lighting

Atmosphere lightsqty 8
String lightsqty 4

Kitchen

Serving traysqty 6
Small bowlsqty 12
Thermos flasksqty 4
Ice cube traysqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Bucketsqty 2
Mopsqty 2
Hand soap dispensersqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Tonic - 4 bottles
- Ginger ale - 3 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Bitter lemon - 3 bottles
- Beer - 72 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Red wine - 4 bottles
- Prosecco - 6 bottles
- Gin - 2 bottles
- Vodka - 2 bottles
- Whisky - 1 bottle
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Limes - 12 pieces
- Ice cubes - 15 kilos
- Paprika chips - 5 bags
- Plain chips - 5 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Salted peanuts - 3 bags
- Cocktail nuts - 4 bags
- Olives - 4 jars
- Pickles - 2 jars
- Cheese cubes - 2 kilos
- Brie - 4 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Apples - 3 kilos
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Crackers - 6 packs
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Cream cheese - 4 tubs
- Herb butter - 4 tubs
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Mini wraps - 80 pieces
- Chicken breast topping - 1 kilo
- Smoked salmon - 750 grams
- Mayonnaise - 1 jar
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Peanut sauce - 2 jars
- Vegetarian snacks - 3 kilos
- Mini meatballs - 3 kilo
- Mini quiches - 80 pieces
- Puff pastry snacks - 100 pieces
- Brownies - 60
- Mini Desserts - 60 pieces
- Napkins - 150 pieces
- Cocktail sticks - 2 boxes
- Coffee filters - 1 pack
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls

Tips

Plan one gaming table for every 6–8 players, and check that you have a complete set of cards, chips, mats and dealer buttons for each active game. Keep at least one spare deck of playing cards on hand.
Allow 2–3 drinks per guest for the first hour, then 1 drink per person per hour. Provide water glasses as well as wine glasses, and keep coolers ready if the refrigerator cannot hold everything.
Count tableware against the final guest list: prepare one plate, cutlery set and water glass per guest, plus around 10% extra. Add coffee cups if coffee or hot drinks will be served later.
Reserve casino equipment at least 2–4 weeks ahead when possible. Roulette wheels, roulette mats, blackjack mats and poker card holders are easy to overlook and may not be available at short notice.
Check power needs before buying or packing lighting and sound equipment. Use extension cords and power strips safely, and test atmosphere lights and the Bluetooth speaker before guests arrive.

Frequently asked questions

What supplies do I need for a casino night?: You need gaming equipment such as poker chips, playing cards, a roulette wheel, roulette mat and blackjack mats. Also plan tables, chairs, tablecloths, drinks, snacks, tableware, lighting and prizes for the winners.
How many poker chips do I need per person?: Allow roughly 50–100 poker chips per player for a casual casino night, depending on how many games run at once. Add at least 10% extra so a missing or damaged chip does not stop a game.
How much food and drink should I buy for a casino night?: For a two- to three-hour event, plan about 6–8 bite-sized snacks per guest and 3–5 drinks per person in total. Buy extra water and match the quantities to your final guest list and dietary requirements.
When should I reserve casino equipment?: Reserve specialist equipment 2–4 weeks before the event, and earlier if the casino night is large or held during a busy period. Check the chips, cards, mats and roulette wheel when they arrive, not on the day itself.

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