Organize a charity event with a "casino theme" in Michigan

In Michigan, there are several ways that charities/nonprofits can host a “Casino Night/Las Vegas Party,” a fundraising event with a “casino theme.” They can throw a state-licensed “Millionaires Party,” work with a local charity poker room, or produce their own casino-themed gala/fundraiser event.

1. Organize your own event

If your group is a registered charity (i.e., 501(c)3 or similar charitable designation), you can apply to the state for a license to host a Millionaire’s Party (this license will allow you to host a Texas Hold ’em ‘Em Poker Tournament), similar to what can be seen at summer festivals and events held at many churches across the state. These events are like walking into a “real casino” where your guests bought their chips, played various games, and then at the end “cashed” their chips for money, redeemed them for prizes, etc.

There is a registration fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day for this license and you may obtain a license valid for up to four consecutive days. Your group may obtain up to four (4) of these licenses per calendar year. In order to obtain this license, a large amount of paperwork must be completed and then more post-event paperwork must be submitted to the State. You should start your license application process as soon as possible, as the State currently tells people to allow at least six (6) to eight (8) weeks for your application to be processed. And since you must have your license number on all flyers and other promotional materials, you shouldn’t advertise your event until you have your license. In addition, you must follow all state rules and regulations related to the operation of this event.

The key to making this a successful fundraiser is that you need your group members and supporters to show up, play the games, and lose money in the games. The more money they lose, the more money their group will make.

You can visit the State’s website (see website address in Section 2 below) for more information on hosting your event, obtaining your license application, and a list of licensed equipment vendors.

2. Work with a local charity poker room

Due to the current popularity of playing Texas Hold ‘Em Poker on television, many charitable poker rooms have opened throughout the state in recent years. Many of these rooms have become so popular and have such a following that they are now open seven nights a week.

If there are any charity poker rooms in your area, you may want to check them out. If your group qualifies for a state license, you may want to consider working with them instead of hosting your own event. You will still need to follow all the rules and regulations of this state related to the operation of your event, but the Room will be able to help you through this process.

The key reason to work with these charity poker rooms is that you really don’t have to worry about your group members and supporters showing up to this type of event to make it a success.

Now comes a paradigm shift… your members and supporters really don’t have to attend this fundraiser for it to be successful! If Charity Poker Rooms is a well-established charity poker room, you will have a group of loyal poker players who will show up and play, no matter who the charity is. The groups that work with these established charity poker rooms can generally expect to earn between $1,000 and $4,000 for every four (4) days, which isn’t too bad of a return on their $200 license investment.

Again, you can visit the State’s website (http://www.michigan.gov/cg/0,4547,7-111-35016—,00.html) for more information on hosting your event and get your application license.

3. Host a Casino Night/Las Vegas Theme Party/Gala Event

Similar to having a traditional “dinner/dance, fundraiser”, instead of having dancing as the featured entertainment for your fundraiser/gala, you would have “just for fun” games.

Your guests would pay an admission price to attend your event/gala, and for this they would receive some kind of refreshment, one (1) gate price ticket, a predetermined number of tokens or “fun money”, and the chance to participate in gaming entertainment “just fun”.

Then, at the end of the event, your guests would convert all of their “winnings” into additional gate prize tickets, and you would have drawings for various gate prizes (and hopefully all of these prizes would have been donated to your party).

The key to remember here is that since the tiles have no monetary value and you can’t “buy” additional tiles, this is not a “real game” (remember it’s just a “just for fun” game) and therefore Therefore, a state license is required. not required.

Also, with these types of events you want to keep the focus on having fun and not who has won the most. Remember that with everyone’s entry to your event, they received one (1) gate price ticket, so one person could attend your event, not play any of the games, but could still walk away with an entry prize. in the end.

And like any traditional fundraiser your organization might run, you can determine how much profit this event will generate, since you already know all of your fixed costs (i.e., snacks/food, gaming equipment rental, required profit per person). , etc.), you simply price the ticket appropriately. In addition, you will be able to capitalize on various additional fundraising opportunities at your event, such as table game sponsorship sales, special drink sales at the event, etc.

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