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From Decor To Dress: How To Host A Celebrity-Style Online Games Night


The latest way to unwind after a hectic week at work, without having to travel or organize much in advance, is by hosting a celebrity-style online casino night. Think Hollywood glamour, red carpets, gold and black accents, and a superstar dress code. The virtual party begins with a luxury invite your friends will be eagerly awaiting, and your sophisticated soiree will end with prizes, photos, and memories to remember.


Pick A Platform

Without a doubt, picking a platform is the most important part of planning for an online casino night, many Irish casino platforms offer “at home” guides and games. Once you get this out of the way, you can enjoy the exciting parts of throwing a celebrity-style event, so it is best to get this checked off your to-do list. There are a multitude of online casinos that allow you to host your very own gambling room, so you should look for the one that suits your needs in terms of capacity, software, and theme. Alternatively, you can use a collaboration program for video conferencing.

Invites - Curate a Guest List

Sending out invites makes your event seem exclusive and regal, so you should dedicate effort to making them perfect. Firstly, you need to consider who to invite: family, friends, colleagues, acquaintances, or a combination of them all. To make the casino night more inclusive, you could even allow the invitees to bring their own plus one, provided that they inform you beforehand and are approved. Making the event more private means that invites will be sought-after, which is exactly how the celebrities do it.

A custom digital invite with a fancy font that you can generate from any website will do, but you can also send out physical letters instead of e-invites.

Template
(theme) CASINO NIGHT
(Guest name), you are cordially invited to an unforgettable night of entertainment hosted by (your name)!
Date & Time: (date and time)
Location: (platform name and link)
Dress Code: (the theme)
Please RSVP by sending a text to (phone number) by (date)

Highlights of the night: host introductory speech, lavish prizes, entertainment breaks, photos, and contests.

Dressing The Part - Choose a Theme

Establishing a theme that bleeds through every aspect of the casino night will ensure that the party runs seamlessly. Some themes to consider for a celebrity-style event include:
  • Red Carpet Glam: long gowns, black-tie, red and gold accents
  • Masked Ball: elaborate costumes, large headpieces, veil disguises, a dark background with LED string lights
  • Old Hollywood: think elegant dresses with feather boas, tailored suits, vintage decoration with chandeliers, velvet, and satin
  • Viva Las Vegas: retro fashion, flashy colours, bold makeup and hairstyles
  • Celebrity Look-a-Likes: this random and haphazard theme could lead to a hilarious mixture of old icons and young influencers
Depending on which platform you choose, you can also alter the background to match the decor of your home. Look at templates beforehand, or decorate accordingly. Colours you should generally go for are a combination of vivid reds, rich golds, and midnight black.

Arrival Of The Guests

When the time comes, your guests will join the online casino night using the link you have provided. Setting high standards from the beginning is vital in keeping your friends engaged and the energy up.

One way to properly greet your guests is by choosing signature cocktails based on your theme. This could be anything from a signature Tom Collins to a non-alcoholic Shirley Temple. Send your guests a digital cocktail recipe so that they can make their drink ready for the night.

Another way to welcome guests is by choosing the right music. Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and the Rolling Stones tracks would make the ideal playlist.

VIP Tables

Once you are playing games like poker, blackjack, and baccarat, the atmosphere will be joyful and warm. Setting up VIP tables for the high-rollers, where the minimum stake is much higher, and the environment is more fast-paced. This separates the guests who want to partake in the fun from the people who are there to win big. You could send them a secret invite for a different room, and even change the theme to make it more luxe.

Entertainment

Don't forget to take breaks and schedule entertainment, which will break up the party into manageable chunks. Some suggestions for entertainment include:
  • Virtual photographer: screenshot your favourite moments, create a montage
  • Contests with big prizes: best dressed, best costume, best poker face
  • Live music: book a singer or band to play halfway through
The entertainment is what will make your event stand out, instead of being a regular online casino night that you can access on any betting site.

Afterparty

How do you know when to end the night? To wrap things up, announce that this is the last game and the last chance to play. You can continue the party after, or end things there. Thank your guests for showing up and supporting you, and tell them to expect a follow-up email. In this email, you can attach any photos taken throughout the night, highlights of the games, winners of the contests, and any other tidbits that are appropriate. This is the perfect finish, and you can be sure that your guests will appreciate the hospitality and thought. You may even receive thank-you cards and questions about when next event will be. That's how you know it was a resounding success!