Thursday, February 24, 2011

When planning a casino fundraiser, the first step is to check the legality of running a casino fundraiser in your area. The best place to start is with your state's attorney general or state gaming commission. Many states also now have their statutes online, so this is another good place to start.

Fundraiser Goal:
When planning a casino fundraiser, having a realistic goal of how much money you would like to raise is the key to a successful event. This will determine the price of your entrance fee, script voucher prices and expenses. First decide how much money you would like to raise from this event. Once this key goal is determined you can then begin to figure out your pricing and expenses.

Revenues:
Revenue for a casino fundraiser will usually come in the form of the following activities.
Ticket sales
Table sponsorship
Additional script vouchers
Other revenue streams