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Poker Fundraiser Events — Raise Money With a Charity Poker Tournament
A charity poker tournament is one of the most popular ways for schools, clubs and charities to raise money: guests pay to enter, play Texas Hold'em for play money, and the proceeds go to your cause.
✅ Our own tables & croupiers — never subcontracted
✅ Dedicated Casino Manager hosts your evening
✅ Play money only — no real gambling
✅ FREE Vegas entrance décor with 2+ tables
20+
Years of fun casino events
5,600+
Events done
90+
Casino tables
300+
Five-star Google reviews
Gaming Events supplies the poker tables, chips and professional croupiers and runs the tournament from the first deal to the final table, so your team can focus on your guests and your sponsors.
300+ FIVE-STAR GOOGLE REVIEWS
What Our Clients Say
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“Fabulous experience. We used these guys for a 50th birthday bash and it was the highlight of the event. The guests enjoyed every second.”
— Analie Du Plessis · Google review
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“It was an awesome event, from start to finish. Well organised, very professional croupiers, 5 star rating for you all!”
— Alex Balboni · Google review
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“We had the casino games at our 21st birthday party and they were absolutely amazing! We had both blackjack and roulette, and everyone loved getting involved.”
— Jasper Gregory · Google review
How a Poker Fundraiser Works
1. Guests buy in for your cause
You sell entry tickets or ask for a donation per player. That money is yours to keep for the cause — at the tables, everyone plays with fun money only.
2. We run the tournament
Our croupiers deal every hand and keep the game moving, so first-time players can join in straight away. A Casino Manager hosts the tournament and keeps it on schedule.
3. Crown the winner
The last players standing win prizes that you or your sponsors donate — a great way to give sponsors a moment in the spotlight.
Why Poker Tournaments Raise the Most
Over the years we've found that poker tournaments raise the most funds of any fun casino format. The secret is a great prize: get a few sponsors to put together one big prize for the winner — spa vouchers, a weekend away, wine and chocolates or dinner vouchers. Any business can add something, big or small, and you can add smaller second and third prizes too.
Re-buys and pledges
Players get their first chips with their ticket. When they're knocked out, they can buy back in for an extra donation — and a big prize keeps them buying in. Keep the re-buy donation affordable, set up a pledge desk, and try a half-price “happy hour” to boost pledges.
Something for everyone
Add a blackjack or roulette table for guests who aren't in the tournament or are knocked out early, so everyone keeps playing — and donating.
Make It Your Event
We can print funny money notes with your charity's logo or message, and your sponsors' logos, so your cause is in every player's hand all evening. Book two tables or more to get our Vegas entrance décor included free.
See how it works at a real event: the Angel Network fundraiser poker tournament. Planning the whole evening? Read our step-by-step fundraiser planning guide, from setting your ticket price to finding sponsors.
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Poker Fundraiser FAQs
Do guests need to know how to play poker?
No. Our croupiers explain the game as they deal, so beginners can play alongside experienced players.
Who supplies the prizes?
You or your sponsors donate the prizes. No real money is played for at the tables.
What prize works best?
One big prize built from several sponsors — spa vouchers, a weekend away, wine or dinner vouchers — plus smaller second and third prizes if you like. A big prize keeps players buying in.
How do re-buys work?
Players get their first chips with their ticket. If they're knocked out, they can buy back in for an extra donation to your cause.
What about guests who don't play poker?
Add a blackjack or roulette table so guests who aren't in the tournament, or are knocked out early, can keep playing.
How do we set the ticket price?
Add the amount you want to raise to your expenses and divide by the number of tickets you expect to sell. Our fundraiser planning guide has a worked example.
How many players can take part?
That depends on the number of tables. We have 90+ casino tables, so tell us your guest numbers and we'll recommend the setup.
Can the funny money show our charity's logo?
Yes. We can design funny money notes with your charity's logo or message, and your sponsors' logos.
Is it real gambling?
No. Guests play with fun money only — no real money is staked and none can be won — so everyone can join in.
Where do you operate?
We run fun casino events across Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and the rest of South Africa.
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