7 Lucky Tips on Choosing The Best Casino Event Venue

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING A CASINO EVENT VENUE IN LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTY

One of the most difficult decisions to make when planning your event will be choosing the right casino event venue. There are thousands of event spaces in Orange County and Los Angeles County, and Ace High Casino Rentals has worked at most of them.

From hotels, to rooftops, yachts, community centers, and even the Playboy Mansion, we’ve seen it all and we have some insider tips for choosing your venue: what to look for, where to research, what questions to ask, and how Ace High can help.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN AN EVENT VENUE

First, you need to know what to look for in a venue. Location, size, and capacity are key. You want a place that is easy to get to for guests, has reasonable parking options, and is the correct size to comfortably accommodate your event without feeling too crammed or too empty.

You also need to know what the venue offers, such as catering, alcohol, and valet parking, and what the venue requires from outside vendors. To figure out these details and narrow down your options, you have to do your research.

RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR EVENT

There are several resources we recommend, and have used ourselves, when you’re searching for the right party venue in Los Angeles and Orange County. We suggest you start with Eventup. Using their venue search engine, you can search by city and add filters, including:

Price range
Number of attendees
Neighborhoods
Venue type
Amenities
Look & feel (e.g. modern, rustic, or classic)

You can also cross reference your findings with that venue’s Yelp reviews. Other great resources for finding a venue include: Airbnb, Bizbash, Specialevents, and your local Chamber of Commerce.

QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BOOKING YOUR EVENT VENUE IN LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTY

Once you’ve narrowed down the venue options to your top two or three, then there are several questions you need to ask yourself and the venue operator before committing to a venue.

1 – Is Catering and Alcohol included?

Most venues will have a catering service they prefer (in addition to other “preferred vendors”). Depending on your company’s needs, the venue’s caterer might be okay. If you’re a Jewish organization that needs a kosher caterer or need extensive vegan options, then bringing in your own preferred catering company might be necessary. Some venues do not allow outside caterers, so if you have a special need, those are not the venues for you.

Also, be sure to ask if the venue will have waitstaff to take drink orders at the casino tables and deliver drinks to your guests. If the venue doesn’t offer this, Ace High can provide additional staff to serve as “casino cocktail waiters.”

2 – Who needs insurance?

Every venue has their own insurance requirements, but across the board, all of your vendors should have insurance coverage and they will need to show proof of insurance to the venue to be allowed to operate within that venue.

3 – What is the capacity?

As you can see in the Eventup filters, capacity has two main categories: seated and standing. If you’re having a sit-down dinner service, you will want enough tables and seats for all of your guests. However, if you’re doing a buffet dinner and guests are arriving throughout the night, we suggest limiting the number of dining tables so that you’re not paying for extra unused dining tables.

Cocktail tables or “belly bar tables” are fantastic at almost all events and highly recommended. If your event only has tray service or hors d’oeuvres you may not need sit down tables.

4 – Can we do a walk-through of the venue?

All venues should allow you and your chosen vendors to do a walk-through of the space. Caterers and any entertainment, including Ace High, need to know what kind of space they will be working with to properly plan ahead and ensure a smooth event the day of.

5 – Is there extra lighting? Space heaters?

If your event is at night, and outside, which in California is often the case, then you need extra lighting options. Even if your event is during the day, you may want outdoor lighting to ensure the best visibility for whatever game or entertainment you’re having at your event. Also, if it’s an evening event, it might get cold enough to need space heaters. You should make sure the venue has adequate lighting and heaters for an outdoor space. If you’re in the LA or OC areas, a great resource for heaters is Bright.

6 – Is there a Rain Day Contingency Plan?

Though it rarely rains in California, it does happen, and the venue should have a tent or alternate indoor space to accommodate your event if it rains. See what the costs are for tenting or if there is a way to completely move the party inside if needed.

7 – Is this a Union or Non-Union venue?

Many venues are operated by unions and therefore will have union requirements for outside vendors. Ace High is able to work at these venues, including the Los Angeles Convention Center, however, there is an additional cost we charge to pay for union staff.

How Ace High Can Help You Plan Your Casino Event

We’ve done parties in every venue imaginable, so when touring the party venue in Los Angeles and Orange County with you, we’ll be able to evaluate it and identify what will work and what won’t.

For example, with the flow of the party, the placement of the casino party tables and catering areas is crucial. You want enough space between tables to allow guests and servers to move easily between them, but not so much space that the venue looks sparse and lessens the exciting casino experience for everyone.

We also have up-to-date insurance coverage and professional staff. We work easily with the venue operator so you don’t need to worry about acting as the go-between for your entertainment vendor and your venue. Most likely, we’ve already worked with the venue and know them quite well. But even if it’s our first time there, we know what to look for and how to make your party the best it can be.

Whether it’s an office party, birthday party, poker tournament, fundraiser, or whatever milestone you’re celebrating, when you choose Ace High, we’ll be there with the experience and professionalism to make your event great, whatever venue you choose.

To learn more about Ace High, contact us at (714) 262-4188 or email us at info@acehighcasinorentals.com.

Tips on How to Plan a Fun Corporate Office Party

THROWING A COMPANY CASINO PARTY CAN BOOST EMPLOYEE MORALE AND IS TONS OF FUN!

Throwing an office party is something almost every company does at least once a year. You want to boost morale, improve team cohesiveness, and promote an active, engaged office culture – a place where people want to work.

But the thought of organizing an activity for the whole team, and ensuring that the effort and money you put into it produces a meaningful event that is worth the cost, can be daunting. You don’t want to just do dinner and drinks! The conversation can slow down quickly as people may not want to share their personal life with work colleagues, and eventually it can result in either awkward small talk, or you’ll end up talking about work.

Instead, you want to make this party a fun change of pace in a new setting; a party where people can enjoy themselves without the burdens of the office.

That’s where Ace High Casino Rentals can help. Our team has decades of combined experience in not only casino parties, but event planning and execution, especially corporate events. In our experience, the first step to throwing a great party is the forming a dedicated planning committee.

MAKE A PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR YOUR OFFICE PARTY

A formal planning committee is essential to throwing a great party. Lots of decisions need to be made and having a centralized group that is organizing your event ensures that the information and decisions are recorded, and a concrete plan is in place.

It also means the work doesn’t fall to one person. While one member of the committee is researching venues, another can be comparing caterers, etc. This is also an opportunity for employees to take on significant leadership roles and additional responsibilities that they can add to their resumes.

For example, creating a spreadsheet with all the venue options, going on venue site visits, and staying within budget are highly valuable skills that an employee can learn and gain experience in by planning their company’s event. It also gives the people on the committee a sense of ownership. By planning the party they own the party, and in relation, they feel a sense of ownership and investment in not only their role on the planning committee but also their role at the company.

There are a lot of things to choose when throwing a party, and the planning committee can do the research and due diligence necessary to pick the right venue, vendors (catering, alcohol, entertainment, etc.), awards, or any other company-specific (e.g. Employee of the Year) traditions.

HOW TO CHOOSE AN EVENT VENUE

When choosing an event venue in Los Angeles and Orange County, the top three things to consider are: location, catering, and entertainment. You also must take a tour of the venue with any vendors you are going to be working with. For example, when you hire Ace High, we come on the venue site visit and make sure that all of our equipment can fit in the space comfortably. That way, on the day of the event, you will have a smooth, seamless set-up process, and a great event.

Learn more about picking the right venue in our blog post, How To Choose The Best Event Venue.

ACE HIGH INSIDER TIPS

Leave Early To Start The Party

Close the office early and start the party before the end of your work day. A little less time at work shows that you value your employees not just for their work product, but as people who deserve to be celebrated and have fun.

Networking and Conversation

Socializing with work colleagues can be awkward outside of the workplace. By having an activity, such as a casino party, the topic of conversation is the game and environment, not work or your personal life. And it’s exciting that the game includes chips and, ultimately, prizes, giving the employees something to look forward to at the end of the event.

Employees Often Teach Each Other

Plenty of people know how to play Poker, Blackjack, and other common casino games, and they enjoy teaching those games to others. We’ve found that oftentimes employees enjoy teaching each other the card games at the event, which promotes teamwork and enjoyable conversation among colleagues. People feel special when their expertise is acknowledged and having an expertise in gambling has a cool factor that people love.

WHY HIRE ACE HIGH CASINO RENTALS

Ace High has the top casino party equipment and professional staff to take your event to the next level. Especially if you have your party in a top-tier venue. You don’t want a rag-tag group of unprofessional vendors to show up at the Ritz-Carlton, for example. With Ace High, you have experienced staff in uniforms that move seamlessly through the event space, setting up all the necessary casino party equipment.

Our dealers are consummate professionals, comfortable in every environment, from a corporate party at a four star hotel, to a college fraternity party, to the Playboy Mansion, we have worked to throw successful parties in every type of venue with every type of guest imaginable.

With Ace High, you can guarantee a type of entertainment that is interactive, engaging, memorable, and lots of fun!

“One main point I like to emphasize is the impact your event can have during the last few minutes of a casino themed office party,” said Warren Lee, General Manager of Ace High Casino Rentals.

“Your company may have spent thousands on the event and even more on work hours, if you’re giving people time off to get ready for the party. One of the most valuable moments you’ll have is everyone’s undivided attention at the end of the evening.

At a casino night, the party ends with all the guests turning in their chips for raffle tickets. When everyone has their tickets they’re all excited and waiting for the drawing. They all know they have a chance to win; they just need their number to be called.

Just before announcing the raffle you have the perfect moment to have the CEO or higher-up at the company make a few critical announcements, thank everyone for their hard work, bring up any big company accomplishments, thank partners, and/or get everyone excited for the future of the company. Once that is said, they can draw the raffle tickets and announce the winner. Once the winner is announced everyone is ready to leave the party and close out the night.”

With that as the capstone of the evening, you’re sure to have a great party when you work with Ace High. Learn more about what it’s like to work with Ace High in our post, What Makes Ace High the Best Casino Party Rental business.

When planning your party, choosing the right vendor is essential. When you choose Ace High, you’re in good hands. You know your event will be flawlessly executed.

Your employees will have a great time, stay engaged, and appreciate that time you put into planning a fun corporate office party. You will have that extra few minutes at the end to bring your team together, and thank them all for a great year.

To learn more about Ace High, call us or get a quote today!

What Makes Ace High the Best Casino Theme Party Night Rentals

Bringing you the best Vegas-quality Casino theme party night since 2005!

Did you know that Ace High Casino Rentals is one of the largest and longest operating casino party night rental companies in Southern California? For more than a decade, Ace High Casino Rentals has provided over 1,000 Las Vegas-quality casino theme parties to Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside and other areas throughout Southern California.

In this blog post we will share with you details about Ace High Casino Rentals and what sets us apart from other casino party vendors:

History of Ace High
What Makes Ace High Different
Casino Tables & Equipment
Professional Dealers
Other Casino Party Services
Service Areas

History of Ace High

Ace High Casino Rentals was founded in 2005 when poker and other casino games were trending throughout the country. This was due in large part to the explosive popularity of the World Series of Poker. Our founder, Brandon Hall, was trying to sell an old poker table on craigslist, but ended up renting it out for more than the asking price. The rental sparked a business idea! Thus, Ace High was launched out of Brandon’s apartment in downtown San Diego.

Ace High Casino Rentals now delivers over 350 casino party night events annually and has grown to become one of the largest casino party night companies in Southern California. We provide the most modern and professional Las Vegas-quality tables, themes and decorations to corporate events, company parties, birthdays, fundraisers, conventions, grad nights, reunions, poker tournaments, holiday parties, office parties, charity events, and many other casino themed events.

What makes ace high better than other casino event planners?

Our exceptional customer service has provided over 1,000 top-quality casino events in California, and earned Ace High Casino Rentals a 5-Star Rating on Yelp! There are many casino party night rental vendors in Southern California, but customers continue to choose Ace High Casino Rentals over the others due to a number of factors that include:

Las Vegas-quality Tables: Our casino tables are custom-made for Ace High in Los Angeles with the finest materials. Ace High customers experience the thrills of Vegas without the travel and expense!
Professional Staff: Our team is made up of over 200 dealers with years of experience throughout Southern California.
Labor Law Compliant: Ace High staff members are W2 employees. Customers do not have to worry about labor laws haunting them down the road. Read more about Why Labor Law Compliance and Working with W2s Matter (link to blog post).
Insured and Licensed: Ace High is insured and licensed by the California Department of Justice so customers can rest assured that they are dealing with the most professional casino rental company.
NACPO Member: Ace High is an official member of NACPO (National Association of Casino Party Operators). Customers can rest assured that they are working with the most professional casino party rental company.

Premium Casino Tables & Equipment

Our top quality game tables are uniquely designed and manufactured for Ace High in Los Angeles. The tables we designed are black with red accents to provide sleek, fresh, modern ambiance to your casino themed party. All the tables include: chips, cards, dice, wheels, and every gaming accessory unique to each game. We include such Vegas-featured card games as Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, Craps, Three-Card Poker, Caribbean Stud, Let-It-Ride, Wheel of Fortune, and more!
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Our high-quality chips are fashioned with composite clay material that distinguishes itself from cheap plastic play chips that other vendors provide. We use these chips to provide an authentic Vegas experience, and separate ourselves from the competition.

Professional Dealers

Our professionally trained dealers will keep the games exciting throughout your event. If you have no idea how to play a casino game, don’t worry! All our dealers are chosen for their courteous attitude, knowledge of casino games, and ability to intermingle with large groups. They have clean background checks and are ready to give you the casino theme party night you deserve!

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Other Services & Bonuses

Ace High offers a host of other services that will elevate your casino themed party night. From a life-size Las Vegas sign to complimentary scratchers and wine, Ace High has you covered. These other services and bonuses include:

Welcome to Las Vegas Sign: Our life-size Welcome to Las Vegas Sign will make your casino themed party unforgettable! The sign is available for rent on a first-come -first-serve basis. Book yours now!
Showgirls & Bartenders: Ace High offers all female dealers (aka Showgirls) upon request as well as bartenders and bar tops. Our Showgirls are very popular so make sure to book them ahead of time!
Custom Funny Money: Want a personal message or logo printed on your paper funny money? Ace High offers custom funny money options at customer’s request. Make sure to request this service ahead of time!
Gold Bar Scratchers: Ace High offers ten complimentary Gold Bar Scratchers with the rental of five or more casino tables. You could win up to $10,000 if you scratch size gold bars in a row! Rent five or more casino tables for your chance to win.
OneHope Wine Case: Get a 12-Bottle case of OneHope Wine when you rent five or more tables. Indulge in a quality glass of vino while enjoying your casino theme party night, on us!

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Service Areas – Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Diego

We’ve been very fortunate to have a great staff made up of 200+ dealers throughout San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, and Riverside that are the heart of our events. Managing everyone is a challenge, but thanks to the customized web calendar Ace High uses for staffing, and our tech savvy dealers, we’re able to get 100’s of people to events all over California.

Among other cities, Ace High Casino Rentals may serve the following areas: Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, San Diego, Long Beach, Pasadena, Van Nuys, San Bernardino, Inland Empire, Riverside, Anaheim, North Hollywood, Glendale, Irvine, Santa Clarita, Inglewood, Santa Ana, Burbank, Orange, Orange County, City of Industry, Santa Monica, Whittier, Torrance, Laguna Beach, Canoga Park, Chula Vista, Fullerton, Northridge, Oceanside, and Woodland Hills.

To find out more about Ace High Casino Rentals visit our Facebook, Yelp, or see some of our recent events on Pinterest.

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Kimberly B 3 weeks ago

Jennifer was so great!! We had an amazing new years!

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Candice Patricko 1 month ago

Fun and friendly dealers that explain well to newbie’s!

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Vincent Rodriguez 1 month ago

Bill and sol are nothing but amazing professional and attentive. I'd honestly hire them for sort of occasion. Again, nothing but professionalism on both their parts. I hope one day I can one attend a party with theses awesome individuals. Nothing but good vibes from these gentlemen.

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bryan Leon 1 month ago

Top notch experiences. Peter was awesome at the black jack table.

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Anne-Marie Steinmetz 2 months ago

Organized. Encouraging. Engaging.
Very nice diversion @ large party.

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Nicholas Cappellano 2 months ago

I was at a casino night recently and had an awesome time. Sol and his dealers are very friendly and willing to help you play table games if you have never played before. I would highly recommend them on your next casino party.

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J C 3 months ago

This review is for Dominica — the booking representative at Ace High Casino, and I have nothing but praise for her. As an event planning agency, we’ve worked with Ace High Casino before, and their services are top-tier. However, it’s Dominica’s professionalism, attentiveness, and seamless communication (whether by text, email, or phone) that truly make the experience exceptional. She’s the reason we continue to work with Ace - her follow-through and efficiency make everything so effortless.

I also trust Ace High Casino’s services completely. You can bet on having the most polished, reliable, and professional casino rentals at your event.

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Javier C. 3 months ago

Shelley Griffith was amazing!! We had a blast playing black jack with her!! Keep that outstanding charm!!

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Joey C. 4 months ago

I had an overall good time at my event with Ace High, they had fun dealers.

Shout out to Christopher for being the most fun and funniest person out there, he made everyone laugh and smile.

Why I put a 4 star rating is because I overheard some people saying that a lady wasn't being very nice to them, do that is practically the incentive for putting a 4 star rating.

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Sue S. 4 months ago

Thomas was communicative and quick to respond for scheduling and coordinating up to the event. Process was easy and professional.

Alan and CJ were our dealers for Poker and Blackjack. The tables and equipment were very nice! High quality and well maintained. The dealers were on time, setup early, and professional. They were very friendly, fun, and engaged with the guests. Everyone had a great time!

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Kimberly Flores 4 months ago

Solomon taught me how to play 21 today and it was a blast totally recommend having a casino night for an event!

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Jake T. 4 months ago

amazing staff, Bill is the man!! highly recommended! Would love to have them back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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