POKER · TOURNAMENTS & FUNDRAISING
Poker Tournaments & Casino Fundraisers
Poker tables, professional dealers and a tournament run from the first hand to the final table — for competitive poker nights and for schools, clubs and charities raising funds.
How a Poker Fundraiser Raises Money
Players buy a ticket or make a donation to enter, and every player starts with the same stack of play money. The money raised stays with your cause; at the tables, nobody gambles real money.
In our experience, poker tournaments raise the most of any fun casino format. The secret is a strong prize: ask sponsors to put together one great prize for the winner, plus smaller prizes for second and third. A good prize keeps players buying back in when they're knocked out.
Ideas That Raise More
Re-buys & pledges
Knocked-out players can buy back in for another donation. Set up a pledge desk, and try a half-price “happy hour” for re-buys.
Table sponsors
Local businesses sponsor a table and get their name on it for the night.
Branded fun money
Fun money printed with your cause's logo and your sponsors' logos.
How We Run Poker Tournaments
Before the night, we agree the number of players, tables and the tournament length with you. Every player starts with the same stack, and the blinds go up on a schedule so the tournament finishes on time.
On the night, our dealers deal every hand and our Casino Manager runs the structure: moving players as tables break, managing re-buys and keeping the final table on schedule.
At the end, we announce the winners and hand over to you for the prize-giving. Poker tournaments work just as well for a club poker night or a corporate event as they do for a fundraiser.
What's Included
✓ Full-size casino tables with chips, cards and all equipment
✓ Our own professional croupiers (never subcontracted), who explain each game as they deal
✓ A dedicated Casino Manager who runs the tables and keeps the evening on track
✓ Personalised fun money for every guest — no real money is staked or won
✓ Four hours of gaming, with set-up done earlier in the day
✓ Free Vegas entrance package with 2+ tables: 5 m red carpet, gold stanchions with red ropes and two giant dice ottomans
Everyone plays with fun money only — it's entertainment, not gambling.
Questions We Often Get
Do you run the tournament?
Yes. Our dealers deal every hand and our Casino Manager runs the tournament structure and keeps it on time.
What about guests who don't play poker?
Add a blackjack or roulette table so non-players and knocked-out players can keep playing — and donating.
Who supplies the prizes?
You or your sponsors supply the prizes; we announce the winners.
How many players can a poker tournament take?
It depends on how many poker tables you book; tell us your expected number of players and we'll plan the tables and the tournament length.
Can we sell tickets for the tournament?
Yes. The ticket money or donations are yours for your cause; at the tables, everyone plays with fun money only.
Do beginners stand a chance?
Yes. The dealer explains the rules as the hands are played, and in a tournament luck plays a big part, which is exactly why first-time players enjoy it.
Also see: Poker Night Hire · Poker Table Hire · Conference & Gala Events
Photos from recent events: Fun Casino Events on Instagram
Plan Your Poker Tournament
Tell us your date, venue and expected number of players and we'll recommend the right number of poker tables.