Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find a list of some of the most frequently asked questions we receive, along with answers to those questions. If you have a questions that's not answered here, please feel free to email us at: jcasinoevents@aol.com

“Casino Party” is an event or a part of an event where people come together to play games commonly found in casinos, similar to what you experience in Las Vegas or Atlantic City. At a Casino Party guests do not actually wager money or other items of value, they use Casino Chips. A casino party may be held as a fundraising activity for a non-profit organization, or it may be a private celebration held by an individual, group or company.

This is the perfect type of event for people who have never played. All of our dealers are experienced and happy to teach the games to novices or give pointers to those more experienced. In all cases, our dealers will have everyone playing all the games and having fun.

All of our dealers have been professionally trained. Some of them also have worked professional casinos, like Hollywood Casino, Atlantic City as well as Las Vegas. Our dealers have had years of experience in working private and corporate events. They are also handpicked to be sure they are “people friendly,” ensuring that everyone has a great time!

Tipping our dealers is neither required nor expected. However, like all service employees, they do appreciate it if you are happy with the service they provided. if you feel they have gone above and beyond, and you wish to tip them, it will be very much appreciated!

The most common question people ask when they hear about casino parties is, “Is this legal?” The answer is YES. While each state in which we operate has varying regulations for private and corporate functions, as a rule of thumb it is legal as long as you do not play with cash or for cash prizes. What makes it legal is that in spite of the appearance of a casino, there is no actual gambling going on, it is purely for entertainment purposes.

Unlike regular casinos, guests can be any age to play, as this is a purely entertainment event. A Casino Party has the appearance of a real casino, less the money as everything is played with Casino Chips. Younger guests are more than welcome to play and our dealers will assist them in understanding the games, this is up to the parent discretion and we do require supervision with minors. Minors under the age of 14 require an adult present at any game to play.

We include up to 3 hours of playing time in our standard fee for equipment and dealers. Three hours of casino time is usually more than adequate, especially if your event has other activities. We will work with you to determine the best schedule for the casino portion of your event. Additional time is available, the additional charge will be discussed with you for your event.

The number of gaming tables needed is based on various factors. Some of those factors are the number of guests in attendance, other types of entertainment, will there be a sit down dinner or hor devours served during gaming time, demographics of attendees, these all play into number and types of games.

It is safe to calculate that about 60-75% of your total guests will be playing at any given time. So if you have 100 guests, you will need to select enough games to accommodate 60- 75 guests at a time. Blackjack will accommodate 6 guests, Poker – 6 guests, Craps – 14 guests, Roulette – 10 guests, Money Wheel – 10 guests, Chuck-a-Luck - 10 guests, and Slot Machines –2 guests/machine.

We arrive and set up approximately 30-90 minutes prior to your guest arriving. We like to be finished about a half hour prior to your guests' arrival. The number of tables you have ordered, determines the set up time. The dealers arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the opening of your casino games. We will confirm our arrival time at the venue with you prior to the event. We pack and remove our equipment when gaming time is complete (usually while your calling the raffle, finishing the last dance etc) and remove the equipment that evening.

Sorry, we do not rent out our equipment without our staff. Our staff always comes with our equipment to maintain the quality of our equipment.

We do offer events that allow for volunteer dealers, those are for fundraisers and assisted living facilities. These do have our staff present at the event to set up the equipment, train the dealers (all dealers must have a working understanding of the game they are looking to deal AND attend training for 1 hour prior to the event) this will ensure proper dealing practices for your event. We then pack and load our equipment to clear the venue as with all other events.

The best answer is possibly. It depends on the specific conditions and requirements.

In all situations our dealers will NOT work on non-professional tables. It is best that you contact us directly to discuss your specific needs.

We are based in Reading, Pennsylvania. We serve about a 3 hour radius from that area. This includes Harrisburg, areas west & north of Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley, Maryland, York, Lancaster, Delaware, Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Pottstown, and of course Reading PA.

We can and have traveled to other areas, travel fees apply, please contact us for more information.