History of Premier Casino Events

After planning parties and events at the corporate level for nine years, Premier Casino Events CEO, Tom Waller, founded the company on our lucky day, July 7, 1977.

Having been a corporate event planner for so many years, he understood the challenges faced by businesses wanting make an impact with customers and employees. His methods proved to be right on target as his company immediately enjoyed success doing corporate parties, special events, and weddings.

As demand for Tom's services grew, so did the company's services, adding not only a mobile lighted dance floor, but unique lighting and special effects, smoke machines, mirrored balls, even a complete stage show.

Soon, Tom had to hire staff to keep up with the growing list of clients who felt their party just wouldn't be as successful, unless Tom was there getting guests to "boogie" on the dance floor--this was the 70's after all--and getting everyone to do the hustle and dance, dance, dance was the mark of a successful event.

One of the first people to be hired was his future wife, Nancy Waller, who quickly established herself as one of premier party planners in the city. Soon, after doing some parties for General Motors, the Wallers expanded again, they became "Serious About Fun", a group that would attend to all the details needed for a successful event, so that the host could sit back and actually enjoy their guests and their compliments.

Soon, corporate event planners were reporting record turnouts to the Wallers and happily relating guest feedback like "that was the greatest party in our history." Clients got hooked on success and started asking for more unique decorations, and especially for new ideas that were "fun and different" for their next successful party.

The Wallers continued to demonstrate that they seemed to have a special gift for getting people to stop dead in their tracks as they entered a room exclaiming "Wow! This is going to be fun!" Then mingle, mix, laugh and play together; resulting in lots of fond memories and anticipation of events to come.

The turning point came in 1980 when General Motors asked the unique company to astonish a group of hard–to-entertain guests. The Wallers created a one-of-a-kind experience that guests still talk about today--25 years later!

Planning and executing "talk of the town" corporate events became the trademark for the company. Everyone from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies were seeking out the Wallers to create the perfect party.

In 1987, The Wallers were honored when Special Events Magazine recognized them for producing one of the top 20 events in the world.

Then the Wallers began to see a change in the type of parties that people wanted. People were no longer satisfied with ordinary "cocktail chatter", music, dancing, and a dance floor. They wanted new experiences, new games, and even new entertainment.

With a growing staff of creative set designers, artists, carpenters, florists, lighting and sound technicians, the company began to offer state of the art "Theme Parties". After doing 135 different themes ranging from Interactive Murder Mysteries to Casino Nights, it became apparent that the ten variations of "Monte Carlo Nights" they had created were runaway best sellers. They blew away the other 125 themes away in the two most critical measures; 1) Attendance and 2) Guest Retention and Participation.

And so in 1989, they decided to specialize in creating the perfect casino parties.

Armed with a fleet of trucks, 5,000 square feet of warehouse space, top quality luxurious casino games made by the same companies who supply Las Vegas, and an imaginative and hard-working staff, Premier Casino Events became the top Casino party planning and event company in the Northeast--entertaining more than a million guests in just 15 years.

The Wallers have devoted more than 27 years of their life to producing “the best casino party in town”. They are proud of their passion for excellence, customer service, authenticity, and quality. They are by far the best at what they do. They know their market and guarantee in writing--if you find any one in town who’s as good, or better, they’ll do your event free.

Unfortunately, along with Premier Casino Events' success came lesser imitators--who try to copy them and may even use the same words like; "best", “real”, “authentic”, “the finest quality available”, “casino quality” games. Some even claimed to do the same thing as Premier Casino Events, but unfortunately, they simply can not deliver on their claims.

Don't be fooled by imitators, you only have one chance to make a great first impression. And, it is too late to save your event, if you find yourself dealing with the dreaded question; "Where is eveybody?"

In special events and parities, one's history is just as important as their reputation. With more than 2,500 successful events to Premier Casino Events credit in over 27 years, they prove with each party that they truly are "Serious about fun." You can trust your event to them.

If you are planning a party or special event, please consider Premier Casino Events. Watch our video and call us. It will be the best bet you ever make.