Every Question Utah Planners Ask About Casino Parties

Pricing ranges from about $1,200 for a small backyard setup to $13,000+ for a large Downtown hotel ballroom gala. The three biggest variables are table count, dealer hours, and event location. Most Salt Lake City casino parties fall in the $2,500–$7,000 range for 50–150 guests. Call (818) 239-7871 for a free same-day quote.

Budget $30–$70 per guest for the casino portion alone. At 100 guests, that puts most Wasatch Front events in the $3,000–$7,000 range for casino entertainment (tables, dealers, setup, breakdown).

All tables, casino-grade chips, casino-quality playing cards, professional uniformed dealers, a pit boss, delivery, setup, and breakdown. Custom play money, themed felts, and slot machines are add-ons quoted separately.

Reputable vendors quote all-in. Watch for vendors who quote 'per table' without including chips, cards, or delivery — those add up fast. Our quotes are itemized and include everything.

Each additional table (including a dealer) typically runs $500–$900 depending on the game type and run length. Craps and roulette cost slightly more than blackjack due to equipment weight and staffing.

No travel surcharge for most Salt Lake County addresses, from Downtown Salt Lake City and Sugar House to Sandy, West Valley, and Murray. A small fuel surcharge may apply for Park City, Ogden, or Provo bookings — we'll call it out in your quote.

Everything is custom-quoted. Cookie-cutter packages don't account for your venue's load-in requirements, room layout, or guest count. A 15-minute call lets us give you an accurate, itemized proposal.

Yes — typically 25–50% of the total. The deposit locks your date and locks your dealer crew. Dates are not held without a deposit.

Balance is due 7 days before the event. Most clients pay online by credit card or ACH; checks are accepted with 10-day advance notice.

Standard weekday and weekend pricing is the same. Premium pricing applies to December holiday dates, New Year's Eve, Sundance week, and a small number of major holiday weekends where dealer demand peaks.

Because we're locally based along the Wasatch Front, there are no out-of-state travel fees — no airfare, no equipment-shipping surcharges, and no travel premiums for a flown-in crew. That keeps your quote tied to the work itself, and we already know the local venues' load-in docks and winter logistics.

Dealer labor — typically 50–60% of the total cost. Tables are reusable capital; trained dealers are the recurring cost of the business.

A small 2-table setup (one blackjack, one roulette) for 20–30 guests runs $1,200–$1,600 depending on run length. Call us to confirm based on your zip code.

Custom play money (bills with your name/logo) is the best dollar-per-impression add-on we offer — guests take them home, it's the #1 souvenir. Slot machines add spectacle but minimal engagement. Themed felts photograph beautifully at weddings.

Plan for 1 table per 8–12 guests at any given time. For a 100-guest party, 8–10 tables is typical. For a cocktail-style event where guests drift in and out of the casino area, you can size down to 1 per 12–15.

Blackjack (highest engagement), roulette (best spectacle), craps (loudest energy), Texas Hold'em poker (serious players), and sometimes baccarat or three-card poker. Most events are blackjack-heavy — 60–70% of tables.

Yes. An all-blackjack event is clean and maximizes familiar play. We also run all-poker tournaments and blackjack-only fundraiser layouts. Single-game events work better with smaller guest counts (under 60).

We can do a 1-table event, though 2 tables is our recommended minimum for a party feel. A single craps table for 12 guests at a backyard birthday is absolutely viable.

We've run 30+ table events for large Salt Palace Convention Center galas. The practical limit is dealer availability and venue floor space, not equipment. Call us for large-event logistics.

We can adjust table count up to 1 week out. Last-minute additions (within 48 hours) are usually possible for 1–2 tables if inventory and dealers allow.

Yes, if your guest count supports it. A craps table needs 10–15 people actively playing to hit its stride. Under 50 guests, it's usually better to add another blackjack table. Over 100 guests, craps is the crowd-gathering centerpiece of the room.

Only if you have a meaningful number of poker players in your guest list. Poker tables run slower and pull fewer guests than blackjack. For corporate events and weddings with mixed guests, blackjack typically out-engages poker 3:1.

Experienced, background-checked professional dealers who know how to run a room. All arrive in tuxedo attire (black or white jacket), deal cleanly, and are trained to teach beginners without making them feel slow.

Yes — every dealer is instructed to welcome beginners, explain the game in 60 seconds, and make their first few hands comfortable. Casino nights work best when everyone can play, not just the regulars.

One dealer per table, plus a pit boss to manage the floor. For events with 8+ tables, we add a secondary supervisor.

The pit boss is the on-site floor manager — your single point of contact for the night. They handle dealer rotations, guest disputes, chip questions, table logistics, and the prize ceremony if you want one.

Yes. Our dealers have real dealing experience and are vetted through our parent network. We do not use untrained or one-event 'temp' dealers.

Standard: black or white tuxedo jacket, black bow tie, dress slacks, dress shoes. Themed variations (Gatsby vest, Wild West vest) are available — specify at booking.

We staff the most qualified available dealers. We welcome diversity requests (mixed-gender crew, etc.) and accommodate them when we have advance notice, but do not guarantee specific looks.

Yes. On events over 3 hours, dealers rotate on 20-minute breaks managed by the pit boss. The table may briefly pause or consolidate during a break on small events.

Yes. All dealers communicate fluently in English. For events where dealers fluent in another language would benefit your guest list, let us know in advance and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Yes. All dealers in our network are vetted with a background check before working events.

Full-size, casino-grade tables. Blackjack tables are 7 ft long, roulette tables 8 ft, craps 10–12 ft, poker tables 9 ft oval. Not folding tables with printed felts — real casino furniture.

Casino-grade clay-composite chips — the same weight and feel as real casino chips. Not plastic. They're satisfying to handle and photograph well. The chips are for play only and have no cash value.

Budget 10' × 10' per table as a minimum footprint (table plus guest standing/sitting space). A craps table needs 12' × 8' of clear floor. For tight rooms, send us the floor plan and we'll spec it out.

60–90 minutes for a typical 6–10 table event. We arrive 60–90 minutes before your contracted start time. For very large events (15+ tables) or winter load-ins in snow, allow 2+ hours.

Typically 45–60 minutes from last hand to truck loaded. We're quiet and efficient — your venue is cleaned up well before your contracted end time.

For venues with stairs, we need to plan ahead. Casino tables weigh 120–240 lbs each. A freight elevator is ideal. We can navigate stairs with advance notice, but it adds setup time. We know the load-in docks at most Wasatch Front venues.

Yes — we load in, set up, level the tables, stock the chips, and are ready before your guests arrive. You don't need to do anything except point us to the room.

We carry spare equipment on every truck. A broken chip rack or a bent felt rail gets replaced on the spot. Table failures are extremely rare but covered by backup inventory.

Yes — video slot machines are available as an add-on. Popular at fundraisers and for adding variety at large events. Quoted separately.

Depends on the layout. We can do a single blackjack table in a 400+ sq ft open living space. Craps and roulette need more room. Send us a rough floor description and we'll advise.

The Grand America Hotel, Little America Hotel, Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, Salt Palace Convention Center, The Leonardo, The Grand Hall at The Gateway, Marriott City Center, plus dozens of event lofts and private estates across Downtown, The Avenues, Sugar House, and the south valley.

Yes — backyard and home setups are common in The Avenues, Federal Heights, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Emigration Canyon, Draper, and Daybreak. We need a minimum of 300 sq ft of level outdoor or indoor space per table.

Yes — we regularly set up at Downtown Salt Lake City offices, Silicon Slopes tech campuses in Lehi, and business-park venues across the valley. We coordinate all load-in logistics directly with your facilities team.

Absolutely. Hotel ballrooms are our most common venue type in Salt Lake City — the Grand America Hotel, Little America Hotel, Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, and Marriott City Center all have excellent load-in access for casino setups.

Yes — Snowbird and Alta lodges, Montage Deer Valley, Stein Eriksen Lodge, and Sundance Mountain Resort are all favorites for ski-season corporate events and weddings. We plan extra load-in time for winter mountain weather.

Yes — many weddings book us for venues like La Caille, Log Haven, Red Butte Garden, and This Is The Place Heritage Park. Stunning settings for a casino night. A small travel premium may apply for Park City or more remote locations.

Yes with caveats — public spaces often require event permits from Salt Lake City or Salt Lake County. Your planner or the venue's event office handles the permit; we handle the casino setup.

The Salt Palace Convention Center's main exhibit hall for a 600-guest gala — 24 tables with 3 pit bosses. Most events are much more modest, but we scale to whatever the room needs.

We've worked the Grand America Hotel, Little America Hotel, Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, Salt Palace Convention Center, The Leonardo, The Grand Hall at The Gateway, La Caille, Red Butte Garden, and hundreds of private homes and event lofts. If you have a venue in mind, we've likely been there.

No — we're a mobile casino party rental company. We bring authentic, full-size casino tables and professional dealers to your venue anywhere on the Wasatch Front. Utah has no casinos and bans all gambling, so a casino party lets you bring the Vegas experience to your venue without busing guests to Wendover — our games use chips for fun only, with no real-money wagering, so we can legally set up at your office, home, or event space.

We bring everything: full-size tables, casino-grade chips, professional playing cards, layouts, dealer attire, signage, and a pit boss. You provide the space and (optionally) catering and drinks. Setup and breakdown are handled entirely by our team.

A casino night is the best conversation-driver at a corporate event — it gets people talking, competing, and laughing for 2–4 hours. Unlike a DJ (dance floor skews young) or a photo booth (3-minute engagement window), a casino table holds people at the table for 30–45 minutes a stretch.

Everything from 8-person startup team-builds to 500-person annual galas. Common Wasatch Front clients include Silicon Slopes tech firms, banks and financial services, healthcare organizations, law firms, construction firms, and real estate teams.

The Grand America Hotel, Little America Hotel, Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, Marriott City Center, the Salt Palace Convention Center, and several Downtown and Sugar House event lofts. For south-valley offices, Sandy and Draper venues work cleanly.

We coordinate directly with your facilities manager or event planner for load-in, set up the casino floor before guests arrive, run the tables for the contracted time, and break down quietly at the end. Your IT or catering team doesn't need to touch anything.

Yes — $2M general liability COI naming your company or venue as additional insured, issued in 3 business days.

Blackjack — it's easy to learn, moves fast, and keeps people at the table longer than any other game. Most corporate setups are 60–70% blackjack tables.

Yes. We regularly set up in Downtown conference rooms, open-plan Silicon Slopes offices with movable furniture, and lobbies of Salt Lake City buildings. Send us the floor plan and we'll tell you what fits.

A tournament format works well for teams: everyone starts with equal chips, plays for 2 hours, top 3 chip holders win prizes. It creates a shared narrative and lets the team talk about it for weeks.

4–8 weeks minimum for standard dates. December holiday parties should be booked in July or earlier — dealer demand along the Wasatch Front peaks sharply during ski season, holidays, and Sundance.

Yes — custom play money with your company logo, custom table felts with your brand colors, and branded signage are all available. Allow 4–5 weeks for custom print items.

Absolutely. Casino entertainment is one of the most popular wedding add-ons precisely because it bridges the age gap — grandparents and 25-year-olds both love blackjack. It gives guests who aren't on the dance floor something to do for the whole reception.

Usually cocktail hour, after dinner, or both. The most common format: casino runs from the end of dinner to the end of the reception (2–3 hours). A second tier adds cocktail-hour casino tables for the earliest guests.

La Caille, Log Haven, Red Butte Garden, the Grand America Hotel, This Is The Place Heritage Park, Montage Deer Valley, Stein Eriksen Lodge, and dozens of estate and mountain-lodge venues from Downtown Salt Lake City to Park City.

For a 100–150 guest wedding, 5–6 tables is typical: 3 blackjack, 1 roulette, 1 craps, and optionally 1 poker. Scale up or down proportionally to your guest count.

Yes — custom 'wedding currency' with the couple's names, wedding date, and optional photo is our most popular wedding add-on. Guests take them home as keepsakes. Allow 4+ weeks for production.

Yes. Wedding dealers are instructed to be warm and inclusive — welcoming grandparents and reluctant guests, keeping energy celebratory but not frenetic. Casino-night weddings have their own pace.

Not if planned correctly. Casino and DJ typically occupy separate areas of the venue — we'll work with your planner and venue to position the casino section so sound and flow don't conflict.

Yes. Top chip-holders can win prizes (a bottle, gift cards, a donation in their name). Prizes are gifts from the host, not won by wagering — the chips are play money only. The ceremony typically runs 15–20 minutes near the end of the night.

Yes — most of our Wasatch Front wedding bookings come through planners. We integrate seamlessly into the planner's timeline and coordinate directly with them on load-in, placement, and run-of-show.

Yes — casino-themed entertainment with play money is legal in Utah at private events including weddings. Because no one buys chips, no real money is wagered, and prizes aren't won by gambling, it isn't 'gambling' under Utah Code §76-10-1101 et seq. — it's entertainment. Chips have no cash value and there are no cash payouts.

Birthday casino parties work for 20 guests in a backyard up to 200+ in a Salt Lake City event venue. The sweet spot is 40–80 guests with 4–6 tables — big enough to feel like a real casino floor, intimate enough that everyone knows each other.

The 40th, 50th, and 60th birthdays are our most common. The guest mix at those ages skews to people who appreciate casino entertainment — varied enough in personality that a casino table is the great equalizer.

Yes — a 2–4 table backyard or living-room setup is extremely popular in The Avenues, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, and Daybreak. We handle delivery and setup, including winter load-ins.

Downtown boutique hotels, the Marriott City Center, private event lofts in Sugar House and The Gateway, brewery event spaces, and dozens of restaurant private dining rooms work well. We can suggest spaces based on your guest count.

Yes — themed casino nights are extremely popular for milestone birthdays. Gatsby is #1 for 40th and 50th parties; Vegas is #1 for 30th parties; Bond works beautifully for upscale 60th celebrations.

Budget $1,500–$5,000 for a mid-size Salt Lake City birthday casino night (40–80 guests, 4–5 tables). Call (818) 239-7871 for a free quote based on your date, location, and headcount.

Absolutely — and guests love it. We coordinate a 'celebrity dealer' moment with the guest of honor for a hand at blackjack. Great photo opportunity and a memorable tradition.

For a guest list over 30, casino typically out-engages a DJ for the bulk of the night. Most 50th birthday parties pair a casino for 2–3 hours with a playlist or low-key DJ for background music. Alcohol-free casino nights are easy to host, too — the games carry the energy.

Yes — as casino-themed entertainment, not as gambling. Utah bans all gambling and has no charitable-gaming exemption, so you cannot run a real-money casino fundraiser. The compliant model: the casino is a free entertainment draw, every guest gets equal play chips with no cash value, and money is raised through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auctions — never through buy-ins, chip sales, or wagering.

Utah nonprofits we've worked with net $20,000–$150,000+ in a single night, depending on ticket price, sponsorships, and auction items. Because gameplay can't raise money in Utah, the revenue streams (tickets, sponsors, silent and live auction, donations) stack together — the casino simply drives attendance and keeps guests in the room longer.

The fundraiser layers in revenue around the gameplay, not from it. Guests receive equal free play chips, and the night raises money through tickets, sponsorships, and auctions. There are no buy-ins, no chip purchases, and no redeeming chips for cash or prizes — the casino is the entertainment that boosts turnout for the fundraising.

Yes — we've staffed dozens of Wasatch Front nonprofit galas. We can provide run-of-show checklists, table-layout templates, and referrals to Salt Lake City-area auction vendors and bidding-app platforms.

The Grand America Hotel, Little America Hotel, Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, the Salt Palace Convention Center, The Grand Hall at The Gateway, and the Utah Cultural Celebration Center are all excellent for 100–500 guest fundraisers.

The pit boss manages the tables and the flow of play. Any door-prize raffle is sold and drawn separately from gameplay by your team — prizes are never tied to chips won at the tables. We'll walk you through the format as part of event prep.

Yes — and we recommend it. The casino keeps guests engaged throughout the evening while a silent auction (paper or bidding app) runs in the background. Since the auction and tickets do the fundraising, the combination consistently out-raises a stand-alone event.

Through tickets, sponsorships, donations, and the auction — all separate from the tables. Every guest gets the same free play chips, so no one is paying to play. Optional door-prize raffles can be sold and drawn independently of gameplay. This keeps the event entertainment-only and compliant with Utah law.

Casino entertainment is the single entertainment format that works for age-mixed, team-mixed corporate holiday crowds. A DJ skews young; a photo booth burns out in 30 minutes; a casino keeps guests at the event for 3+ hours, which is exactly what a successful holiday party needs. It's also easy to host an alcohol-free casino night — the games carry the energy.

July or earlier for the first two Saturdays of December, which fill out most years. August–September for other December Saturdays. Anything after October for a December date is late — availability shrinks sharply during ski season.

The Grand America Hotel, Little America Hotel, Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, Marriott City Center, the Salt Palace Convention Center, and mountain lodges like Stein Eriksen Lodge and Snowbird. Hotel ballrooms dominate holiday bookings because most Salt Lake City companies reserve hotel space for their December parties.

8–10 tables for a 100-guest cocktail-style holiday party is the sweet spot. Goes up to 12–15 if you want every guest actively at a table at all times; down to 5–6 if the casino is just one element of a broader event.

Yes — we'll share run-of-show timing with all vendors and coordinate load-in sequence with your venue. We're experienced in multi-vendor holiday parties at Downtown Salt Lake City hotels, including winter load-in scheduling.

Yes — New Year's Eve is a specialty event for us. It's our most popular single night of the year (outside of December holiday-party season). It books 4–6 months in advance and carries premium pricing.

No — late January and early February 'year-in-review' parties are increasingly popular along the Wasatch Front. Dealer availability is better after Sundance, venue rates are lower, and attendance is often higher because staff aren't competing with holiday travel.

Yes — October casino nights with Halloween themes (Gatsby Graveyard, Haunted Casino, etc.) are popular. We also handle late-November corporate appreciation events. Call to check availability.

Yes — Salt Lake City, Sugar House, Millcreek, Sandy, Draper, West Valley City, West Jordan, Murray, Midvale, and the surrounding areas are all in our standard service zone with no travel surcharge.

Yes — Park City, Deer Valley, Kimball Junction, Heber City, and Midway are within our service range. A small fuel supplement may apply for mountain-resort locations, especially with winter load-in over the pass.

Yes — Ogden, Layton, Bountiful, Farmington, Kaysville, and Clearfield are all standard northern-Wasatch service area, often with a modest travel supplement for the furthest locations.

Yes — Provo, Orem, Lehi, American Fork, and Pleasant Grove are standard Utah Valley service area. Silicon Slopes tech clients in Lehi book us regularly for corporate events.

Yes — Sandy, Draper, Riverton, Bluffdale, and South Jordan (including Daybreak) are regular service area. Many south-valley corporate clients book us for team events.

Yes — Snowbird, Alta, Deer Valley, and Sundance Mountain Resort are favorites for ski-season and Sundance corporate events. We plan extra time for winter load-in when the canyons get snow. Call us to discuss your date and location.

On a case-by-case basis. For canyon and mountain venues with difficult winter access, we typically require a larger table count to make the logistics work. Call to discuss.

Our standard zone covers the Wasatch Front from Ogden through Utah Valley, plus Park City and Summit County. For remote mountain sites, we add a fuel/travel supplement and may require a 6+ table minimum. Call to discuss your location.

Yes — Salt Lake City Casino Parties is locally based along the Wasatch Front and focused on Utah. Booking a local company means no out-of-state travel fees, and we already know the venues' load-in docks and winter logistics.

If you're anywhere along the Wasatch Front, there's a good chance we can be there. Call (818) 239-7871 with your town and event date — we'll confirm coverage and any travel supplement on the spot.

4–8 weeks is ideal for standard dates. December holiday parties, New Year's Eve, and Sundance-week events should be booked by summer — dealer demand along the Wasatch Front peaks sharply during ski season. That said, we can often staff last-minute events within a few days if equipment and dealers are available, so call even on short notice.

Yes — backyard parties, garden receptions, rooftop terraces, and estate gatherings all work in the warmer months. We've set up everything from a Downtown rooftop to a Red Butte Garden lawn.

Level ground (slight slopes are manageable), access for our truck within 100 ft of the setup area, and either shade/a tent or evening timing that avoids direct sun on the felt.

Yes — tent events are common. We coordinate with your tent vendor on table clearance heights (standard tables need 8' headroom). All weather protection is table-side.

We coordinate a backup indoor footprint at booking for any outdoor event. The weather call is made 48 hours out based on forecast. We've never had a client with no backup plan get rained out without a solution.

Outdoor events along the Wasatch Front do best starting in the late afternoon or evening to avoid peak sun and glare on the felt. Shaded or tent setups can work earlier with portable fans. We'll advise based on your specific date and location.

We can run until any contracted end time, including past midnight. Most outdoor events wrap by 11 PM due to neighborhood noise ordinances.

Yes — we coordinate a backup indoor footprint at booking. Decision is typically made 48 hours out based on forecast. In winter, we default to indoor plans.

Yes — as casino-themed entertainment. Utah, like Hawaii, is one of only two states that ban all gambling, and there are no casinos in Utah, so a casino party lets you bring Vegas-style gaming to your event without busing guests to Wendover. It's legal because no real money is wagered: guests never buy chips, chips have no cash value, there are no cash payouts, and prizes are not won by gambling. With no consideration to play and no prize tied to wagering, it isn't 'gambling' under Utah Code Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 11 (§76-10-1101 et seq.) — it's entertainment, like a board game.

You cannot run a real-money casino gambling fundraiser in Utah — there's no charitable-gaming exemption. The compliant model is entertainment-only: every guest gets equal free play chips with no cash value, and the cause is funded through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auctions, never through buy-ins, chip sales, or wagering. Any door-prize raffle must be run separately from gameplay.

Yes — $2 million general liability with additional-insured endorsements available for your venue or company.

Yes. Email your venue's COI requirements to your coordinator and we'll have one issued within 3 business days.

Yes — we operate as a registered Utah business in good standing, with full tax compliance and the proper local permits where required.

Casino-themed entertainment with no wagering at a private venue does not require a special gaming permit — and Utah doesn't issue casino-event permits because gambling isn't allowed at all, which is exactly why the entertainment-only model is the standard. Public events may have their own venue permit needs. For your specific event, consult your venue and your own legal counsel.

Dealers are paid through compliant Utah payroll. This protects you from misclassification liability if you're a corporate client.

Yes. All staff are covered under Utah workers' compensation insurance.

Our liability insurance covers casino-equipment-related incidents. Your venue's policy typically covers general premises liability.

We don't serve alcohol — that's on your venue or caterer, subject to Utah's liquor laws. We're happy to run alcohol-free events, and we follow venue rules around dealer alcohol consumption (none on the clock).

Tipping is appreciated but never required. Dealers are paid fairly regardless. If you'd like to tip, $20–$50 per dealer is common.

Yes — many hosts add 15–20% gratuity at booking. It's distributed to the dealer crew the night of the event.

Not expected at private events (unlike a real casino). Some guests do tip on a big win and dealers appreciate it.

A simple 'Help yourselves to the tables — the dealers will teach you, it's all play money for fun' works perfectly.

Hosts can absolutely play. Many wedding couples make a tour of every table during the night for the photos and high-fives.

Whatever fits your event. Most casino nights default to cocktail attire because it photographs beautifully — but jeans-and-tee corporate happy hours work just as well.

If catering allows, dealers appreciate a meal on long events (4+ hours). Most hosts include the dealer crew in the head count — kind, not required.

We recommend a 'last hand at X time' announcement 15 minutes before close so guests can play it out and head to the prize ceremony.

Yes — one of our most popular themes. Black-tuxedo dealers, baccarat as a centerpiece, custom 'Casino Royale' play money and signage.

Yes — period-style felts, suspenders + bow ties on dealers, 'Speakeasy' signage, and gold-tone chip selections.

Yes — neon signage, Vegas-style branded play money, dealers in classic Vegas tuxedo attire, and our biggest game lineup.

Yes — we shift to a poker-heavy game mix, swap in saloon-style décor, and dress dealers in vests and arm garters.

Yes — cozy lodge felts, warm lighting, and dealers in vests. Popular for winter corporate team-builds and mountain-resort birthday parties across Park City and the Cottonwoods.

Yes — purple/green/gold felts, masks for guests, festive dealer attire.

Yes — we offer themed signage, table backdrops, and entry signs as add-ons. For full event design we partner with Salt Lake City decorators.

Absolutely. Many couples and corporate clients work with their own designer; we slot our tables into the existing aesthetic.

60–90 minutes before contracted play starts. For very large events (15+ tables) or winter mountain load-ins, 2+ hours.

Crew unloads tables and equipment, rolls tables to position, levels feet, lays out chips, cards, and accessories.

Dealers arrive in full attire 30–45 minutes before start, get briefed by the pit boss, and are at their tables ready to deal when guests walk in.

Dealers welcome guests, teach the games, and ease people into play. The host can announce 'casino is open' or let it organically fill up.

Typically the last 20–30 minutes of contracted play. We close tables one by one and the host awards prizes to top chip-holders as gifts — chips are play money only and aren't redeemed for cash.

Immediately after the prize ceremony — usually within the contracted end time. Tables are out within 45 minutes.

Yes — overtime is billed in 30-minute increments per dealer. Confirm with the pit boss night-of.

We can compress the prize ceremony or add hours on the spot (subject to dealer schedules). Pit boss will work it out with you.

60+ days out: full deposit refund. 30–60 days: 50% refund. Inside 30 days: deposit non-refundable but typically transferable to a future date within 12 months.

Yes — one-time reschedule with no penalty up to 30 days out, subject to availability. Inside 30 days, we work with you case by case.

Headcount changes up to 7 days out are fine. We can adjust table count up or down within reason.

Often possible — depends on equipment and dealer availability. Call as soon as you know.

Venue changes are usually no problem. Let your coordinator know — we may need to re-spec logistics if the new venue is significantly different.

Yes — reductions are handled like rescheduling. Inside 7 days, we typically still bill for committed dealers.

We have backup crew on standby for major events and plan around canyon and pass conditions in winter. In the rare 'force majeure' scenario, we offer a full refund or reschedule.

Yes — we keep on-call dealers for exactly this. Coverage is built into our staffing model.

We're a Wasatch Front-based team operating in partnership with 21Fun.com, the national casino-party network running events since 2002. Same staff, same equipment, dedicated Salt Lake City focus.

Through our parent network we've been running casino parties since 2002 — over two decades and tens of thousands of events nationwide.

We focus exclusively on Wasatch Front events. Local dealers, local venue and winter-logistics knowledge, same-day quote response, and a single coordinator who runs your event start-to-finish.

We operate in partnership with 21Fun.com — they're our parent network. SaltLakeCityCasinoParties.com is the dedicated Utah front door.

Yes — see our parent company's reviews on Google and Yelp under 21Fun.com. We're happy to provide references from recent Wasatch Front events on request.

Yes — bonded, insured, and registered as a Utah business in good standing.

Call (818) 239-7871 or submit the contact form. A real Utah coordinator responds the same business day — not a bot, not a callback queue.

Have these four things ready: event date, guest count, venue (or town), and event type. With those we can quote in under an hour.