A fun casino is one of the most flexible pieces of entertainment you can book — it works just as well at a wedding reception as it does at a corporate awards night, a charity fundraiser or a milestone birthday. What it costs depends on a handful of practical variables rather than a single fixed price.
The cost of hiring a fun casino is set mainly by how many tables you need, how many croupiers those tables require, how long you want the casino to run, and how far the team has to travel. A compact two-table setup for an intimate party sits at the affordable end. A multi-table corporate casino night with branded fun money, themed props and extended playing time sits at the higher end.
Because packages differ so much between suppliers, the most reliable way to judge value is to compare what is included rather than the headline figure. A cheaper quote often covers fewer tables, less playing time or fewer staff.
Our packages start at the figures below. Each is a starting price for that type of event — the final quote depends on table numbers, hire length, location and any extras.
| Type of hire | Packages from |
|---|---|
| Budget DIY casino hire (self-run, table top) | £159 |
| Charity fundraising casino nights | £179 |
| Casino party hire (birthdays, celebrations) | £349 |
| Fun casino at home | £399 |
| Wedding casino hire | £499 |
| Corporate casino hire | £599 |
| Christmas casino parties | £799 |
| Themed casino nights (full props and styling) | £899 |
As a rough guide: a small self-run setup sits at the lower end, a staffed casino for a typical party or wedding lands in the £300–£700 range, and a fully themed or large corporate night with multiple tables runs from around £900 upwards. New Year’s Eve is priced higher than standard dates.
For 100 guests you would typically want several tables rather than one or two, which places most events in the mid to upper package range — generally from around £600 upwards depending on how many tables and croupiers you need and how long you want the casino to run. Our guide to how many casino tables you need for 100 guests explains how to work out the table count first, since that is what drives the price.
Our budget DIY option is the lowest-cost route, starting at £159. You receive table top casino equipment delivered to your venue with instructions, and run the games yourselves rather than having professional croupiers. It suits smaller or more informal events where the casino is a bit of fun rather than the centrepiece.
Before comparing prices, check each quote against this list. A complete package would typically cover:
Some packages also bundle in prizes, themed decoration, personalised certificates or event branding. Others price these as add-ons. Neither approach is wrong — but you need to know which you are looking at before you compare two quotes side by side.
No. A fun casino is entertainment, not gambling. Guests play with fun money, chips or vouchers rather than their own cash, and the player with the highest chip total at the end usually wins a prize. That is exactly why it suits weddings, workplace parties and fundraisers — guests get the full casino atmosphere with no financial risk and no experience needed.
It depends on your guest count and how central the casino is to the evening. If the casino is the main attraction, you will want more tables so nobody is queuing. If it sits alongside a band, a photo booth and a dance floor, fewer tables will comfortably serve the same headcount. We have written a full breakdown in our guide to how many casino tables you need for 100 guests.
Guest numbers matter, but they are not the whole picture. What really counts is how many people will be playing at the same time. At a wedding, guests drift between the bar, the dance floor and the tables, so peak demand is lower than the headcount suggests. At a corporate networking evening where the casino is the icebreaker, a much higher proportion will want to play at once.
Not always. Table size, equipment and staffing needs vary between games, so prices can differ. Roulette, blackjack, stud poker, Texas Hold’em, wheel of fortune, dice and chuck a luck each have their own footprint and setup. Some suppliers offer fixed combinations; others let you build a custom mix. If you have a favourite game in mind, say so when you enquire.
Yes. Longer playing time increases the cost, because croupiers and equipment are committed for longer. Most packages are built around a standard playing period with additional hours available as an extra. It is worth planning where the casino sits in your running order — at a wedding it often works best during the evening reception, and at a corporate event after dinner or during networking. Our guide to how long a casino night should last covers this in detail.
Ask specifically about:
A clear written breakdown makes it far easier to compare quotes fairly.
Several things genuinely help:
If budget is the main constraint, our budget DIY casino hire option is worth a look. That said, the cheapest quote is rarely the best value — well-presented tables and experienced croupiers make a very visible difference on the night.
Because suppliers are not selling the same thing. Equipment quality, staffing levels, insurance, travel coverage, experience and package inclusions all differ. When comparing, look at how professional the tables and croupiers appear, how long the playing time actually runs, whether setup and pack-down are included, and whether the supplier has genuine experience with your type of event.
Very much so. A casino gives guests something to do during the quieter stretches of an evening reception, and it is one of the few activities that gets both families mixing. Ask about setup timings, space requirements and how the casino will fit around your venue’s schedule. See our wedding casino nights page.
Yes — it is one of the most reliable formats for company parties, awards evenings, client entertaining and staff celebrations, because it gives people a shared activity without forcing participation. Branded fun money and themed prizes work particularly well here. See corporate casino hire and our guide to the best casino games for a corporate event.
As early as you reasonably can, particularly for a Saturday, a December date or a popular venue. Availability during the Christmas season goes quickly — see our Christmas party packages. If your date has any flexibility at all, mention it when enquiring; it often widens your options.
The more of this you can supply, the more precise the quote:
Look past the headline number. Compare how many tables and croupiers you get, how many guests can realistically play at once, how long the casino actually runs, and whether travel and staffing are genuinely included. A good quote should be specific to your event rather than a one-size-fits-all estimate. If anything is vague, ask before booking.
Start by settling on two things: roughly how many guests you expect, and how long you want the casino running. With those, we can recommend a table mix and give you an accurate price rather than a guess.
Contact Fun Casino Hire for a tailored quote, or call 01277 654236.
