Casino Parties are a Fundrasing
Humdinger!
We specialize in charity casino party fundraisers -
and we have done the research!
PTIP
#1: Raise Funds while Promoting your Potential
Contributors:
If you are seeking donations and sponsors in advance
of your fundraising event, consider offering potential contributors the
opportunity to underwrite a particular aspect of the event (in addition
to any opportunities that you may offer to make specified cash or merchandise
donations) and put their name in print for all guests to see in relation to the
value of the donation.
For example: Since you are viewing this
page you considering a Casino Party Fundraiser. Consider offering
potential contributors the opportunity to sponsor a particular game in the
casino, such as one or more Blackjack Games. If a contributor sponsors a
large portion of the event you could place their name on a banner that the
entire room could view. If a contributor sponsors a smaller portion of the
event their name could be in print on a variety of different sized signage near
their sponsored feature.
PTIP
#2: Offer 'Staff Sponsorship' Opportunities:
In addition to any opportunities that you offer to
underwrite aspects of your event, consider offering potential contributors the
chance to sponsor the Staffing Needs.
For example: With TIP#1 in mind, you may be
offering contributors opportunities to sponsor individual games in the
casino. Consider offering them the chance to sponsor the staff in one of
two ways: 1.) They could contribute the cost of the dealer ...or... 2.)
Contribute the cost of the dealer by being the dealer. This will do
two things for you: It will save you on the cost of the casino games and
it will save you the hassle of coordinating dealers if you selected our 'Gold'
games (games without dealer).
You could also take this a step further and offer
potential contributors the chance to contribute even more by underwriting the
cost of the dealer AND being the dealer - this will raise even more funds for
your cause while still giving the sponsor some excitement from the other side of
his or her table.
There is no sales pitch
here, this is a simple issue: There are many people out there, young and old,
who for whatever reason are in distress. Human beings have opened their hearts, and
their wallets, to others who are less fortunate time and time again. There
is never a shortage of those in need or those willing to lend a helping hand,
So why not make it a
PARTY?
At Amerifun - We create 'FUN Raisers'!
At
one time or another we have all felt that warm feeling inside that only comes
from helping those in need.
We take pride in helping people help others.
A
Casino
Party
is a marvelous and fun opportunity to
raise funds. The money raised will make the lives of those who are less
fortunate just a little bit easier.
As
there is often a shortage of funds, there is no shortage of charities struggling
to meet the demand for assistance. Whether you are a social organization
representative, or just someone who holds a soft spot in your heart for, or
feels a connection to a particular charity or cause, congratulations on taking a
look at a Casino Party as a way to raise funding dollars!
We provide the means to touch the hearts of those in need.
With PAIR-A-DICE:
Everyone
can have a little paradise,
and Everyone is a
winner!
What to expect from Amerifun:
 If
you have ever thrown a party then you can throw a charitable fundraiser event.
We will be with you at every stage and will work hard to ensure that your event
is a well planned festive success.
We offer many additional services for your fundraiser:
FREE PROMOTIONAL FLYER (a $50 value). With your input, we will design and
create for you a free promotional flyer to help advertise your event.
Different
DONATION OPTIONS. Are you wondering how much you should ask guests to
donate? Please look over our newly updated Donation Options
page. If you like, you can create your own or we can choose your option for you!
DONATION
AMOUNT SIGNS. No need to worry about producing a chart to let guests
know how much they can donate - we provide these for you!
-
 Free “FUNNY MONEY” in black &
white copies always included. If you would like to personalize your event, we
can also provide you with black & white on colored paper or brilliant
full color money in a variety of paper types, please see our Event Toolbox.
And the money is yours to keep!
(4)
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION METHODS to choose from including
free facilitation for parties under 100. In addition we will also provide
cashier carts at no extra charge.
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Optional Services:
We are your TOTAL EVENT CONTRACTORS!
Legalities of Casino Night Fundraisers:
 Even if you have never had a fancy for the idea, a Casino
Party Fundraiser is a spectacular charity event. Over the years we have
discovered that people are usually uninformed about the legality of such events.
We have spent years researching the issue.
Current
Kansas Statutes are available upon request: K.S.A. 21-4302 and 21-4303 defines Gambling,
21-4304 and 21-4305 has to do with Commercial Gambling and 21-4306, 07
and 08 relate to Gambling Devices.
Gambling is illegal in Kansas except for Licensed
Bingo, Pari-Mutuel Racing, Tribal Gaming and The Kansas Lottery. With any
of Pair-A-Dice’s casino-theme parties no gambling is ever
allowed or condoned. We encourage people to live out their gaming fantasies at
one of many legal gaming venues.
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Legal Definitions in part: Gambling
KSA 21-4302
(a) “Bet” means a bargain in which the parties agree that, dependent upon chance, one stands to win or lose something of value specified in the
agreement.
(b) “Lottery” means an enterprise wherein for a consideration the participants are given an opportunity to win a prize, the award of which is determined by
chance.
(c) “Consideration” means anything which is a commercial or financial advantage to the promoter or a disadvantage to any participant.
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District Attorney’s Definition:
Las Vegas or Casino Nights constitute a "lottery" that is specifically prohibited by the state's gambling law. A lottery is defined as.....an enterprise wherein for consideration the participants are given an opportunity to win a prize, the award of which is determined by chance.” Consideration is the payment by a person of money or anything of
value.
The
three elements of a Lottery are Prize, Chance and Consideration. Remove any one of those elements and there is no lottery.
A guide to organizations interested in fund raising activities to comply with Kansas law:
All promotional materials, tickets, signs and advertisements should bear a statement that all contributions are strictly voluntary.
Amounts of voluntary contribution may be suggested, however, under Kansas law it is illegal to require a person make a specific donation or contribution in order to participate in a Las Vegas or Casino Night.
Individuals are under no obligation to make a contribution and may not be barred from participation if they choose not to make any donation.
It is illegal to
require any person to make a donation or contribution in order to gain admittance to "casino night" to play the games.
http://www.sedgwickcounty.org/da/lottery_casino_night.html
If an individual chooses not to donate:
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He or she must not be ridiculed.
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He or she must be given a reasonable amount of “play money”, in accordance with that of other guests, but not an excessive amount.
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He or she does not have to be provided with meal and/ or beverages, etc. at no cost, but does have to be admitted to games of chance at no cost.
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Tip#1
If you charge an admittance fee, let your guests know that the fee is for their dinner, beverages or other entertainment.
The casino games are essentially free, or by donation.
Tip#2
Compile your guest list vigilantly. Your guests will be more quick to donate to a cause that they feel a personal connection to.
Be careful of large public events that are mass marketed. You may not raise all your intended funds.
A Lottery is made up of three essential elements:
Chance, Consideration and Prize.
If you remove one of these elements of gambling,
there is no gambling.
Chance: A casino party is made up of games of chance
exclusively.
Consideration: At every casino party we have ever done
there have been prizes, however no player has ever been required to pay money to
win them. If any guest had ever been required to pay money to play games of
chance to win a prize there would have been consideration, and that would have
been gambling. We remove the consideration every time! As another
example, we often coordinate an event at a public club. In this instance, we remove
the prize. Guests pay to play but just for fun, to try their luck,
there is no prize to be won.
With Charitable Fundraisers there is a twist:
People pay money to play, there are games of chance and there are prizes.
With our charitable fundraising events we remove the consideration
as well. Consideration is the payment by a person of money or anything of
value for participation in a game of chance to win a prize. Individuals must
never be required to donate to the charity, this would constitute
gambling, there is no exception in the law-not even for charitable or non-profit
organizations.
The
number one question asked by our clients is: "Can we charge (a
designated amount) for the evening package which includes dinner, drinks, other
entertainment AND a stack of 'funny money'?
Simply
put, this would be gambling. Law enforcement organizations do not
"look the other way" when it comes to gambling for charity.
You
would word it like this: "Your admission package includes dinner,
drinks and entertainment. Casino Games are available for a suggested
donation."
If
you bet a penny to win a dollar - it is still gambling.
So you might wonder “Will I be able to raise
the money for my charity”?
Figure how much you want to raise and how many people
will attend. We have a simple formula to help you determine suggested donation
amounts, choose from several options.
It is also a good idea to choose a legitimate, well
recognized, worthwhile organization as the beneficiary of your fundraising
event. Those who attend your event will not mind donating to such a
worthy cause.
Take
a look at this great list of local Wichita Charities and Non-profit
Organizations.
If someone does not wish to donate, they must still be
given equal opportunity to win any prizes. It is recommended that they receive a
reasonable amount of “funny money”, proportional to others at the event, for
the duration of the party and be subject to no ridicule.
An Assistant DA gave us this scenario:
If a vice officer showed up at a private event and
sought participation in the games of chance for free, he should be admitted. If
there was any door charge that included, say a dinner and the games, you
do not have to provide the dinner, but you do have to provide him a
chance to win any prizes, which would be a stack of “funny money” or chips
to admit him to the games.
We
sincerely hope that your event will raise needed funds and we expect that it
will. People love the thrill of winning, and seeing others win too
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EXPECT A GOOD TURNOUT!
Call us anytime
at (316) 821-0202
to book your Charity 'Fun-Raiser' CASINO
PARTY!
How to get started:
(If
you are not a charity representative we will help you select a charity that
suits your conscience and your situation. We will work hand in hand with that
organization.)
 Select
a cause, set an initial budget for non donated items and select a date and time
for your event. Call us at 821-0202 to check availability for your event.
Ask us about facilities, catering and decorations as well as over 80 other forms
of entertainment- There are some undeniable “Crowd Drawing” activities
available. In addition, ANY or all forms of entertainment that you select CAN be
coordinated as a “WAGER PACKAGE”- We will create the perfect wagers and
incorporate them into your casino!
The
ultimate success of your event will be measured from your guest’s initial
excitement. How big do you want your event to be?
Be sure to select a party facility that can hold the number of guests
that you expect to attend. Make
sure there is enough room for entertainment, tables and all the guests. Be sure
to choose a facility that offers the amenities that you require, such as
catering. If your facility does not offer catering, make sure that you
include this in your planning. You can make the food yourself, have guests bring
a dish or hire a caterer. From the start or along the way, if you are ever
pressed for time- Relax then Rest Easy and put us on the job!
At Amerifun, we will do it All!
Consider advertising for your event. If you desire TV, local stations
can produce a commercial for you and air it several times for under $500.
You can also get a copy from them for distribution to other TV
stations. You can also seek out a Production Company or a College TV
Station to produce your commercial and then you can hand-carry the copy(s)
to your chosen TV stations. With Radio there are no production costs and
you can air your message for under $100. You can also run an announcement in a
local newspaper or publication. Furthermore don’t forget promotional items
such as personalized merchandise, signage and T-shirts. Look to Pair-A-Dice for
great product promotion ideas.
You will also want to comprise an invitation mailing list of potential
guests. Ask us about Custom Printing or Delivery Services.
Most importantly, you need Prizes. If prizes are not in your
budget, compile a list of potential prize contributors. Use your creativity and
professional contacts to call on organizations and individuals to donate items
that you will use as prizes. Be sure to ask us about our Prize Services.
Prizes will add to the excitement and give guests incentive to donate more!
Now let's raise some funds!
'In a Nutshell':
We will handle you 'Funny Money' Needs:
- We can arrange to deliver your 'funny money' before the event if
you would like to break it down into stacks or envelopes.
- We can assign our Teller to distribute funds according to a spreadsheet
that your generate.
- We can sell your 'funny money' for you if you like although actual cash
transactions are best left to a member of your staff. We can complete
your station with a Cashier Cart and a lots of funny money
- We can also provide you with pre-printed vouchers (their ticket to the
casino) if all receive the same amount of funds.
- Efficient, effortless Initial Funds Distribution. As guests enter they
will receive their chance to donate (unless you distributed funds
beforehand). Guests then enter the gaming are and purchase their chips with
their 'funny money'.
At the end of the evening:
- Guests redeem their Chips and leftover funny money to their dealer or
cashier for prize opportunities.
Event Checklist:
2
Months Before the Party:
P
Set a Budget.
P
Choose a
Legitimate Foundation as the beneficiary, look to Pair-A-Dice for a list of
local Charity Recommendations.
P
Choose a Date
and Time for your event.
P
Call
Pair-A-Dice at 821-0202 to check availability for your event and ask about all
available Entertainment for your date. We offer over 80 different forms of
Entertainment and any or all can be incorporated into your Casino.
P
Look to
Pair-A-Dice for Banquet Facilities and Catering Options.
(If your party is catered: Disregard BLUE
Items.)
P
Ask
Pair-A-Dice about Promotion Ideas or use your Own. Make an Invitation Mailing
List.
P
List Prize
Ideas and Contributors, ask about Prize Solicitation Services available from
Pair-A-Dice.
P
Look to
Pair-A-Dice for extensive Theme Props, Decorations including
Flowers and Balloons, Party
Rentals, Party Supplies, Photography, Limousine Rentals, and
Costumes.
P
Order Supplies, Tableware, Linens, and Centerpieces. Select Menu and
Drinks.
P
Order
Invitations and Call Pair-A-Dice for your Complimentary Flyer custom designed
for your Charitable Event-
A $50 Value- Free with your Order!
1
Month Before the Party:
P
Look to
Pair-A-Dice for Promotion Ideas including Advertising as well as Personalized
Merchandise and Signage.
P
Solicit
donated Prizes in the name of your charity.
P
Mail out
Invitations, ask Guests to RSVP.
P
Plan other
Activities and Door Prizes.
2
Weeks Before the Party:
P
Pick up Party
Supplies and Decorations that you arranged for yourself.
P
Order Cake and Food that you will not prepare yourself. Prepare and
Freeze food that you will make yourself.1
Week Before the Party:
P
Contact
any guests who have not yet confirmed.
P
Re-confirm
all your order - Anything that you contracted with Amerifun is already taken
care of!
P
Check
batteries and film in camera and camcorders.2-3
Days Before the Party:
P
Buy
any remaining food items or supplies.
1
Day Before the Party:
P
Pick up or
receive special orders.
P
Begin to
decorate the party area.
P
Pick
up cake and ordered foods.
P
Prepare
food that can be made ahead of time.
The
Day of the Party:
P
Prepare
food and beverages that could not be made ahead of time.
P
Decorate
outside party area(s) including Balloons.
P
Enjoy your
Party and congratulate yourself on a well planned event!
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