Poker Party Ideas

From LoveToKnow Party

When you’re getting ready for some great card playing fun, it is good to have some great poker party ideas. Finding the items you need is easy and will not break the bank. LoveToKnow is here to help by giving you some tips and ideas to make your poker event a successful venture. Ready on player!

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The Basics: Poker Party Supplies

Poker parties can be a lot of fun. Starting with the supplies, some good poker party ideas are:

The foundation for a poker party is playing cards and chips. To prevent possible problems, make sure you have at least 50-100 chips per person, and plenty of decks of cards for all tables that will be used to play poker.

To create a more realistic poker party environment, get some green felt and cover your tables for that casino look.

Decorate your place with poker themed posters, neon signs, gold star centerpieces, fuzzy dice, or balloons in red or black.

Play mellow, yet relaxing and upbeat style party music in the background to set the mood of the party.

Complete your poker party theme by picking up some casino themed napkins and plates decorated with dollar signs or dice.

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Poker Party Attire

Add sophistication and class to your poker party by asking your guests to come dressed up in suits and ties (men) and cocktail dresses (women). With the casino layout and your themed decorations, everyone will feel like they’re in a James Bond or Ocean’s Eleven movie.

Another way to go with poker party attire is to purchase green plastic visors and costume armbands for your card “dealers”, and have your guests come wearing a fedora, diamond tiara, or boa.

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Poker Party Activities

Poker party ideas for activities during this event are simple – play poker. Some popular poker party games include Texas Hold “Em, Five-Card Draw, Seven Card Stud, Hi Lo, and Poker Baseball. Whether or not you want to play for money, prizes or pure entertainment, any of the above games will be a lot of fun for your guests.

Knowing the winning poker hands is one of the most important things when playing the game. Be sure your guests are all familiar with all the variations, including:

One or Two Pairs
Three of a Kind
Straight
Flush
Full House
Four of a Kind
Straight Flush
Royal Flush

For those guests who may not want to gamble, you can offer other games like Bingo, Crazy Eights, and Kings in the Corner or other types of card games.

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Poker Party Food and Drinks

Keep the menu simple by serving snacks, finger foods and pizza. You can buy easy to make hors d’oeurves at your local Costco, Smart N’ Final or other food warehouse store.

For drinks, Martinis may come to mind. Those who like to keep it simpler may prefer to serve beer or straight scotch. Keep some non-alcoholic beverages like soda, water and coffee on hand for those who do not want to partake or just want to slow down the alcohol intake. Also, be sure you have enough beer mugs, martini glasses and coffee cups on hand to serve your drinks in.

For some drink ideas, visit the following websites:

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