Putting Together Casino Theme Party Supplies From Start to Finish

The worst casino party supplies I saw were a full-size blackjack table, a roulette wheel, and a craps table rented for $500. The guests played for thirty minutes and spent the rest of the night at the bar. The casino equipment was impressive but took up the entire room. A casino party does not need professional equipment. It needs green felt, playing cards, and chips.

Casino theme party supplies are the items needed to create a casino atmosphere, including playing cards, poker chips, green felt, and themed decorations. The best casino party supplies are simple, functional, and create the right atmosphere. The worst are over-equipped and underused.

The short answer: buy green felt for the tables, a few decks of cards, and a set of poker chips. Add a black and gold tablecloth and playing card decorations. The birthday party decoration kit in black and gold gives you a tablecloth, banner, and balloons. The BAD CHOICES party game works as a non-casino game for guests who want a break.

The Essentials

Green Felt

A yard of green felt from a fabric store ($5 to $10). Cover the game tables with it. The green felt is the casino. Without it, you are just playing cards on a dining table.

Playing Cards

Two or three decks of cards. The cards are the games. Buy standard decks, not themed decks. The flaw: cards get lost. Buy extra decks.

Poker Chips

A set of poker chips ($15 to $25). Give each guest a stack at the door. The chips are the currency for the night. At the end of the night, the person with the most chips wins a prize.

The Decorations

The Tablecloth

A black or gold tablecloth. The birthday party decoration kit in black and gold gives you a tablecloth, banner, and balloons. The flaw: the kit is birthday-themed. Use the black and gold items and skip the “Happy Birthday” banner.

Playing Card Decorations

Playing cards on the walls or hanging from the ceiling. The decorations are cheap and effective. The flaw: they look like a dorm room. Use them sparingly.

The Lighting

Dim lighting with a few lamps or string lights. The lighting creates the lounge atmosphere. The flaw: dim lighting makes it hard to see the cards. Keep the game tables well-lit.

What to Skip

Skip the professional casino equipment. It is expensive and takes up too much space. Skip the roulette wheel. It is expensive and most guests do not know how to play. Skip the craps table. It is expensive and complicated. Skip the casino-themed tableware (cards, chips, dice on plates). Solid black and gold is more elegant.

The Verdict

Casino theme party supplies work when they are simple, functional, and create the right atmosphere. Green felt, playing cards, poker chips, and a black and gold tablecloth. The most common mistake is renting professional equipment that guests play for thirty minutes and abandon. A few decks of cards, some chips, and green felt are enough.

FAQ

What supplies do I need for a casino theme party? Green felt for the tables, two or three decks of cards, a set of poker chips, and a black and gold tablecloth. The green felt is the casino.

How much do casino party supplies cost? $5 to $10 for green felt. $5 for cards. $15 to $25 for poker chips. $14 for a decoration kit. Total: $40 to $55. Skip the professional equipment.

Should I rent professional casino equipment? No. A full-size blackjack table costs $200 to $500 to rent and takes up the entire room. A deck of cards and a stack of chips on a green felt table are enough.

What decorations work for a casino party? A black and gold tablecloth, playing card decorations, and dim lighting. The atmosphere is more important than the decorations. Keep the game tables well-lit.

What should I skip for a casino party? Professional casino equipment, roulette wheels, craps tables, and casino-themed tableware. Solid black and gold is more elegant than cards and chips on plates.

How many decks of cards do I need for a casino party? Two or three. Cards get lost. Buy extra decks. Standard decks, not themed decks.

How many poker chips do I need? One set ($15 to $25) for 8 to 12 guests. Two sets for 12 to 20 guests. Give each guest a stack at the door.

References

• Oriental Trading, “Casino Party Supplies,” orientaltrading.com
• Party City, “Casino Party Supplies,” partycity.com
• The Bash, “Casino Theme Party Ideas,” thebash.com