The holiday season is the perfect time for companies to celebrate their successes, foster team spirit, and show appreciation for their employees. Hosting a casino-themed holiday party with Philly Casino Parties is an exciting way to create an engaging and memorable experience. However, while the idea of turning the event into a competition might seem like a fun addition, it’s a path best avoided. Here’s why making the casino activities competitive could turn your festive celebration into a source of stress and discord.

1. Some People Will Be Out of the Game Too Soon
Let’s face it: not everyone has a knack for poker faces or lucky spins. Some attendees might bet all their chips within the first five minutes and find themselves completely out of the game. When that happens, these guests will have little else to do for the rest of the evening, leaving them bored, frustrated, and excluded from the fun. A holiday party should keep everyone engaged, not leave them feeling like spectators.

2. Hurt Feelings Can Undermine Holiday Cheer
A casino night should be about fun, laughter, and creating memories, not competition that could lead to hurt feelings. Turning the evening into a battle for recognition may inadvertently foster tension, particularly among those who are naturally more competitive or sensitive to losing. Instead of leaving with happy memories, some employees might walk away feeling slighted or embarrassed.

3. Encourages Cheating and Collusion
Introducing competition into the mix can also tempt some attendees to bend the rules. Cheating and collusion are unfortunate byproducts of high-stakes environments, even if the stakes are just bragging rights or small prizes. This could lead to unnecessary conflict and spoil the fun atmosphere that a holiday party is meant to have.

4. Undermines the Spirit of Team-Building
Holiday parties are about bringing people together, not pitting them against each other. A competition risks overshadowing the spirit of collaboration and camaraderie with rivalry. Instead of bonding over shared laughter and experiences, employees might become overly focused on “winning,” driving a wedge between colleagues instead of fostering goodwill.

5. Keep the Focus on Fun, Not Winning
The beauty of a casino party with Philly Casino Parties is that it offers the excitement of gambling without the risks. When chips are simply for entertainment and not tied to competition, guests can focus on enjoying the experience, trying new games, and having conversations with colleagues. Keeping the event lighthearted and non-competitive ensures everyone can have fun, regardless of their skill level.

Philly Casino Parties specializes in creating unforgettable casino-themed experiences that focus on fun, engagement, and inclusivity. By avoiding competition and fostering a welcoming, lighthearted atmosphere, your company’s holiday party can truly be the highlight of the season.

SO THEN HOW DO YOU RECOMMEND RUNNING A PHILLY CASINO HOLIDAY PARTY?

Guests can simply go to their first gaming table and receive an allotment of chips to play with.

HOW MUCH TO START WITH – We generally recommend that guests start with $200 in chips, but this can be set for any amount that you prefer, but please let us know so we can bring a sufficient supply in the correct denominations.

CHIPS ALWAYS STAY AT THE TABLES – Chips will always remain at the table. No need for your guests to walk around with stack of chips during your event. When they move from table to table or even take a break to eat/drink/socialize, the dealer will provide them with a voucher for the amount of chips thay are currently holding. They simply present the new voucher at the next gaming table upon resuming play to get their current chip allotment.

CHIP DENOMINATIONS & MINIMUM BETS
Chips for all our tables (except roulette) come in three basic denominations:
Red = $5
Green = $25
Black = $100
We can also offer – Red w. White Stripe = $500, and Blue w. White Stripe = $1000
The one exception to chip colors is roulette in order to identify the different players.

We generally recommend a Minimum Bet on all tables of $5 and a Maximum Bet of $200. Again, these are just suggestions and you can vary the amounts.

WHAT IF GUESTS RUN OUT OF CHIPS?
Some players will run out of chips before the evening is finished. We generally recommend that they simply be given another allotment of $200 in chips or whatever amount you so choose. The evening is for fun, even if prizes are being given out, and it is always better to have everyone playing and enjoying themselves.

CASHING OUT AT END OF THE EVENING
At the end of the evening, guests cash out their chips for a two part raffle ticket (we supply at no charge). So for example, for every $100 in chips you get a raffle ticket. The more chips, the more tickets and the better your odds of winning a prize. You can of course set the cash out amount to anything you like. As to prize distribution, you can call out the winning numbers at the end of the evening per prize; OR  recommended, you can also display the prizes with a raffle basket in front of each prize. Guests then place one half of the two part ticket in a basket to the corresponding prize they prefer to have a chance to win.