Using a casino party as an evenings’ entertainment at a conference is a great idea for the event planner.  It potentially solves many complex problems such as:  How can we keep the attendees onsite and happy and still meet our budget requirements?     How do we distribute big or small attendee gifts?    How can we break down some of the communication barriers that exist in our organization?   This article discusses, at a very high level, why casino parties are a great event idea and why they should be kept in mind when event planners are arranging their next conference or corporate function.

While the expense of a casino party for a few hundred people is not trivial, it pales in comparison to the cost of a well known entertainer or speaker.  More importantly, it involves each and every person in a fun activity, rather than just listening to a speaker or entertainer.  If there are a few special gifts for attendees, you could award them to the top winners of the casino party.  This should keep most people involved until the end.  If the group happens to be very competitive, (like lawyers or real-estate agents) the prize does not matter much.  These people will participate for bragging right alone.  Regardless, a casino party is a sure cure for the “dine and dash” syndrome that manifests many “entertainment nights” at conferences.

Another benefit that event planners can appreciate is in the area of communication.  The environment of a casino party tends to break down the social barriers that exist in all organizations.   At the party, everyone starts out with the same amount of “fun money”.  So, whether you are the CEO, or just a fledgling intern, you are on equal footing to win big at the casino party.  This equality tends to open people up for some honest conversation while they are at the gaming tables and further.

All things considered, casino parties are a great event idea for all event planners.  When you get the call to outline events for an upcoming conference, make sure to consider a casino party.  It will give everyone involved a night to remember.  Because…What happens at the casino party stays at the casino party!

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