 The
latest idea is to hire a mobile "fun casino"
which brings to the party the glitziness of
"Las Vegas" coupled with the glamour and sophistication
of "Monte Carlo". A "fun casino" is the playing of
games, such as roulette and blackjack, with "fun money".
As such it does not contravene any gaming laws, as no
one pays for their chips with real money, they do not
win a cash prize, and is therefore totally legal and acceptable at any venue
or in your home. Most guests who play will be doing
something that is not within their normal sphere of
entertainment and taking part in the games will bring a
whole new dimension into their life where they can play
for thousands of fun pounds and gamble with the gay
abandon of the jet set, yet not lose their shirt. At the
same time, they are playing in friendly competition
alongside other guests and getting to know each other,
already they now have something in common to talk about.
The person, who at the end of play, wins the most "fun
money" receives a prize from the host, usually a bottle of
champagne.
 Your
guests have arrived at your event what do they do now? This is a very
important time for them, do they sit there feeling
awkward, prop up the bar or try and make small talk with
people they don't really know.
They could be entertained now with
something that adds glamour, glitz and a
fun atmosphere to any birthday party, an entertainment
that will really give the birthday boy /girl and the
guests a night to remember.
*Before your guests arrive, full-size gaming tables
are set up and the "fun money" is
distributed to the guests as they arrive (this money will
usually have been personalised with the birthday persons
photo, possibly in a humorous pose). As the guests arrive
and met, they are greeted by a sight few will have seen
before a full size roulette wheel and gaming tables. The
"wow" factor is overwhelming, the hosts really have
thought of every thing.
An
announcement that "The casino tables are open" brings a
flurry of activity as players flock round. Family and
friends who don't know how to play are quickly taught "one
to one" at the tables by the croupiers, who run these easy
to understand games, they have great experience in dealing
with novices and non-gamblers in a non-intimidating
manner. The smartly attired croupiers are chosen to be
patient and to create an exciting atmosphere amongst the
players.
The
good natured banter of the croupiers to the guests,
varying between praise for the skill and luck of the
winners, to sympathy for the bad luck of the losers,
enhances everyone's sense of participation and fun. During
playing time guests can come and go as they please they
are not tied down to playing the whole time. At close of
play, the last spin, after which the winner is announced,
is a very exciting time when everyone's final bets are
placed hoping to secure the lead from the favourite and be
declared that they are the winner.
Play sessions usually last
anything from 1½ hrs. to 3 hrs. or may even be
incorporated into running alongside part of the night-time
entertainment.
This is a
totally flexible, cost-effective way of entertaining the
guests, which really does provide the finishing touch to
any birthday celebration whether at home or in a venue as
it adds to the fun and fond memories of the party, both
for the host and the guests. Many of whom, at the end of
play, want their "fun money" notes back, to keep as a
souvenir of the night |
