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 If non-cash prizes are likely to be featured at the event, via raffles, auctions, poker tournaments etc., make sure you know the different legal requirements surrounding each.

 Remember that this differs from state to state.

 Once you’ve decided on your charity, checked the legality of the event, and made sure it qualifies, you need to set a fundraising target.

 Most events set themselves a goal, and you can choose to make that public or not.

 Find out what your chosen organization or cause needs most and work with them to estimate cost that would cover or help to cover it.

 Making this clearer will then help you decide on ticket prices and how many you’ll need to sell.

 If your attendees can see your fundraising target too, and how close (or far) you are from it, it may encourage more don­ations.

 Step 7: Consider How Your Event Will Make Money

 It’s all very well putting on a great fundraiser event, but if you can’t raise any funds from it then there’s no point in doing one.

 Here are some ideas that could help you make money for your charity or cause:

 Donations in exchange for extra chips to use at games tables.

 Food and drink for sale, or extra options such as a bar or street food trucks if dinner is included in your original ticket price/package.

 Extra events within the overall event, such as auctions, special games, bingo, raffles and more.

 Reserved tables for companies who may want to buy a table and sit together, or want a specific table with a good view or position close to the bar.

 Step 8: Plan The Party And How Your Fundraiser Will Look

 Will you opt for a casino-style evening with lots of table games?

 Will your gambling fundraiser take the form of a poker competition?

 Or could you mix both types of entertainment to attract more attendees?

 You may also want to consider giving your fundraiser a theme, which can encompass everything from food, drinks and decor to outfits, invitations and entertainment, such as:

Gambling Games

 These themes may affect the gambling and the ‘games’ of chance that you select.

 As an example, a 1920s theme may feature rented vintage slot machines, while a 1980s theme may include video gaming machines.

 Popular card and table games to include are craps, blackjack, roulette, poker and baccarat.

 Finally, another things to consider: Will there be competitions, guessing games, or a bingo area?

 And will you announce raffle and auction winners live (and allow people to bid in real-time) or after the event?

 There’s plenty to consider, but use your allotted time wisely and ensure a balance between auction time, games and gambling time, entertainment, dinner (if you’re hosting a sit-down meal), time for extra eating and drinking, and networking/mixing time.

 Give yourself plenty of time — and then some more, depending how big your event is.

 Give yourself plenty of time — and then some more, depending how big your event is.

 Your venue will, of course, be part of checks to ensure everything is legal, safe, licensed and above board.

 Step 10: Consider Any Expenses And Outgoings

 Popcorn, tickets, paper, and an outfit on a rail

 Make sure to think potential expenses through thoroughly, as extra and hidden costs can crop up.

 Book and insure a venue — will you need to hire somewhere? And are there clean-up costs?

 Use ticket and invitation printing (including delivery and postage — consider collection at the venue, or virtual invitations).

 Include the cost of free food and drink, or a free bar, in your budget and ticket prices, including for staff, volunteers and entertainment as wells guests.

 Purchase permits, licenses, testing, insurance and certification from gambling and alcohol to the venue, electrical equipment if you’re using special lights, PA systems, microphones, and electric instruments.

 Rent or buy decor, tables and chairs, stages, cutlery, glassware and/or props.