"I want to thank you and your company for your excellent work in helping us put on our Casino Night fundraiser at the Elks this month. We raised over $2000 for the baseball program which we felt was quite good given our short timing and inexperience at this. We could not have done it had you and your company not gone the extra mile. Your staff at the event was great! All the dealers were friendly and efficient and your pit boss was very helpful in encouraging players to play more and longer. Everyone who cam had a great time."
~Corbett High School Baseball
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“Another great banquet. Dealers were professional but very friendly. I believe this was the best group of dealers we have had since we began with you. Thank you for being a friendly, caring and personable business.”
~ Clackamas County Sheriffs Reserves
Casino Nights and Poker Tournaments
For over 25 years, Wild Bill’s has helped hundreds of charities raise thousands of dollars with exciting Casino Nights and No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournaments. We provide everything from the Las Vegas quality gaming tables to our friendly staff of professional dealers. It’s easy, it’s fun, and it’s profitable!
Here are answers to some common questions:
Q: Is it legal to hold a casino fundraiser?
A: Yes. Any nonprofit group with a minimum one-year IRS/IRC tax exempt status may host a casino fundraiser. In Washington, a minimum of 15 voting members is required.
Q: Do I need to get a license?
A: Maybe. If you expect to make less than $2,000 from the casino and you are a registered 501( ) non profit organization, you are not required to have a License in Oregon. For licensing requirements in Oregon go to: www.leg.state.or.us/ors/464.html and scroll down to 464.270. For fees and applications for Monte Carlo Events in Oregon go to: www.doj.state.or.us/ChariGroup/applygaming.htm and click on "Try to find the new url". For rules, fees and application in Washington, go to: www.wsgc.wa.gov.
Q: What does Wild Bill’s provide for a casino or poker fundraiser?
A: We include everything to make your event a huge success! Casino quality gaming tables and supplies, friendly professional dealers, pre-packaged "Fun-Paks" to sell to your guests, our proprietary Fundraising Manual and appropriate signage. All you need to supply are the guests, the venue and the prizes!
Q: How does my organization make money?
A: Your profits are made from 3 areas: ticket sales, table sponsorships and scrip sales. We work with your group in all of these areas to maximize your profits.
Q: Do the guests play for real money?
A: No. The law does not allow real money games at casino fundraisers. Participants play with Wild Bill's bucks for a chance to win prizes collected by your organization.
Q: What other fundraising activities are available from Wild Bill's?
A: A great addition to any fundraiser is our “$10,000 Putting Challenge! Your guests purchase putts at a predetermined rate and one lucky contestant will have the opportunity to putt for $10,000 in cold hard cash!
