An Evening at the Waldorf
On the 17th of December, Funky Casinos hosted another fabulous event for one of our loyal customers, Barbican Insurance. Hosted at the Waldorf Hotel in the West End, surrounded by a jungle of theatres and fancy restaurants – it really is the dream location for anybody looking to dress up in a party frock. Founded […]
Are you thinking of a Trip to Vegas this Year?
It’s that time of the year when it’s cold and miserable outside, your New Year resolution means you really should be in the gym, and dry January is stopping you pouring yourself that well earned glass of wine. Well, what better time to start looking ahead and planning all the fun you can have in […]
Casinos – a Brief History
Have you ever wondered where it all started? How we have ended up with massive hotels/casinos in Vegas like the MGM and the Luxor? Well according to records, the first ‘casino’ , the Casino de Venezia, was in Venice, Italy in the 1630’s (and is still operational now). However, in the 19th century, the word […]
Everything You Need To Know About A Bar Mitzvah
Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are big occasions for the Jewish children and are celebrated in style! For those of you who don’t know ‘Bar’ is a Jewish Babylonian Aramaic word which literally means ‘son’ and ‘Bat’ means ‘daughter while ‘mitzvah’ translates to ‘commandment’ or ‘law’ so in a nutshell, means son or daughter who is subject […]
Playing with the Devil?
Are you a sucker for interesting facts? Would you like to impress your friends with a little nugget of information? Well read on, as here are a few things you didn’t know about gambling….. Roulette is also known as the Devil’s game. This is because if you add up the numbers from 1 to 36, […]
Are you having a Partayyyy???
Well if the answer is yes, here’s a nice little guide to getting it right! This is what the party professionals do and it’s all about the planning…. Three weeks before the big day Make a list of people you want to invite: Always invite 20% more people than you can fit in as […]
Does Size Matter?
When it comes to casinos, does size really matter? Well, the smallest casino has just been unveiled and it’s in Birmingham in a black cab! The taxi, which has been launched by Birmingham’s Grosvenor Casino has it all – internet gambling facilities, a gaming table with croupier, a TV and a bar. What more could […]
