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Holiday parties tend to follow a script: food, drinks, a few toasts, and a lot of standing around. Catering By Design’s “Tis the Season to be Rad” event at Ironworks threw out that script. MiHi set up live casino tables right in the room, then added a roaming photo option and a gallery so the night could be remembered afterward. Guests spent the evening rolling dice, watching the wheel, and cheering each other on.
Ironworks as a Casino Floor
Ironworks is a Denver event space with an industrial personality, and that character does a lot for a casino night. Exposed structure and open floor space give the games room to breathe, while the building’s raw look makes the glow of a felt table stand out. A venue like this does not need much dressing up to feel like a place where something is happening.
Space for Games to Run Side by Side
Casino tables need elbow room. Players crowd around, onlookers gather behind them, and servers need a path to get through. An open industrial layout lets each table become its own little scene without blocking the flow of the party.
Chairs From the Client or Venue
The client or venue provided the chairs for this event. That is a practical split for a casino setup, since the venue already has seating on hand and MiHi can focus on the tables, dealers, and equipment.
Two Tables, Three Dealers
This event used a focused lineup of two games: roulette and craps. Rather than trying to cover every casino classic, the setup concentrated on the two tables that tend to generate the most noise and the most excitement.
Roulette With a Single Dealer
Roulette is easy to jump into. Guests place a chip, the wheel spins, and everyone watches the ball settle. A single dealer was enough to keep the table moving, and the game’s simple rhythm made it a good starting point for guests who had never played.
Craps With Two Dealers
Craps is the loud one. Bets stack up, the dice fly, and the whole table reacts together. Two dealers kept the action organized and helped newcomers follow along, which matters because craps is famously confusing for first-timers. A second dealer means someone can explain a bet while the game keeps rolling.
Why Two Games Can Be Enough
A smaller lineup keeps lines shorter and the energy higher. Instead of guests scattering across a half-dozen tables, a pair of busy, lively ones created a crowd and a sense of momentum.
Loose Play: Bragging Rights Only
The tables ran as loose play, meaning guests played for bragging rights and fun instead of real stakes. That choice shapes the whole feel of the night. Nobody is worried about losing money, so people try bolder bets, laugh at bad rolls, and cheer when a stranger hits a lucky streak.
Why Fun-Money Play Suits a Company Party
A holiday event brings together people with different comfort levels around gambling. Loose play keeps the focus on the game itself and the people around the table, which makes the activity welcoming to everyone on the guest list.
A Natural Way to Mix a Crowd
Casino tables are built for conversation. Players stand shoulder to shoulder, react to the same moments, and end up talking to people they might not have met otherwise. At a party full of colleagues, clients, and guests, that is a quiet advantage.
The Ring Roamer and Spot My Photo
MiHi also included a Ring Roamer, a roaming photo element that moves through the room instead of waiting at a fixed spot. At a casino night, that is a smart pairing. Guests are busy at the tables, and a roaming option catches them in the middle of the action rather than asking them to leave the game for a photo.
Capturing the Moments at the Tables
The best photos from a casino event are the unplanned ones: the shout when the dice land right, the groan when the wheel does not. A roaming setup is built for exactly those moments.
Sharing Through the Spot My Photo Device
The package also included a Spot My Photo sharing device, which lets guests find and share their images during the event. It depends on an internet connection, so the client provided WiFi at the venue. After the party, the photos were collected in the event gallery, where guests and the Catering By Design team can look back on the night.
Event Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event Type | Corporate Holiday Event |
| Event Name | CBD Tis the Season to be Rad |
| Organization | Catering By Design |
| Venue | Ironworks, Denver, CO |
| Package | Casino Tables |
| Games | Roulette (One Dealer), Craps (Two Dealers) |
| Play Style | Loose Play, Bragging Rights and Fun |
| Photo Add-Ons | Ring Roamer, Spot My Photo and Sharing Device (WiFi Provided by Client) |
| Chairs | Provided by Client/Venue |
Catering By Design wanted a holiday event guests would talk about, and live casino tables gave them an activity with built-in energy. Two well-staffed games kept the floor lively without feeling crowded, loose play kept the mood friendly, and the Ring Roamer made sure the best moments got photographed. The shared gallery gave everyone a way to relive the night.
If you are weighing a casino night for your own team or clients, start with the guest list. Decide how many games you really need, whether you want loose play or something more competitive, and how you want the night documented.
Questions to Settle Early
Confirm who is providing seating, check the venue WiFi if you want photo sharing during the event, and pick games that match your crowd. A first-timer-friendly game like roulette pairs well with a livelier one like craps.
Where This Style of Event Fits
Casino nights work well for corporate events like holiday parties, client appreciation nights, and team celebrations, and they add a lively twist to milestone social events such as fundraisers and big birthdays. MiHi Photo Booth can help build a casino and photo package around your venue and guest count.
What does loose play mean at a casino night?
Guests play for bragging rights instead of real money. It keeps the atmosphere relaxed, encourages people to try bets they might otherwise avoid, and makes the games friendly for everyone.
Why does craps need two dealers when roulette only needs one?
Craps has more bets and faster action, so a second dealer helps keep the table organized and explains the game to newcomers. Roulette moves in a simpler rhythm that one dealer can manage.
How does a Ring Roamer differ from a standard photo booth?
A standard booth stays in one place and waits for guests to come to it. A roaming option moves through the room, which suits events where guests are busy at activities like casino tables.
Who typically supplies chairs for a casino table setup?
It depends on the event. Here, the client or venue provided the chairs, which lets the venue use furniture it already has while MiHi handles the tables, dealers, and equipment.
How can guests see their photos after a casino night?
They can browse and share images during the event through the Spot My Photo device, and the complete collection is posted in an online gallery afterward for everyone to revisit.