Show Biz Productions

What Show Biz Productions does

Show Biz Productions is a privately held, full-service entertainment company founded in its current form by Steve Phillips in September 1979, with roots tracing back to a 1940s entertainment agency. The company specializes in casino-themed event entertainment, offering professional gaming tables (Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, Craps, Slot Machines, Wheels of Fortune), trained dealers and pit bosses, themed decor and props, and a broad catalog of variety entertainers including showgirls, magicians, DJs, and live bands. It serves three primary customer segments: corporate clients (Fortune 500 logos include Microsoft, Amazon, Warner Bros., Hertz, Exxon Mobil, MarineMax), nonprofit and charity organizations running fundraising events (American Cancer Society, Washington Capitals Casino Night which has raised over $2.5M cumulatively), and private party hosts. The company operates from nine regional offices across the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Southeast, and West Coast, with a Naples, FL headquarters and a toll-free booking line (800-UR-LUCKY).

The underlying technology stack is composed of physical gaming equipment that meets casino standards and, since 2020, a Virtual Games Division that delivers live-dealer experiences via Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams with green screen backdrops and professional lighting. Custom-themed event offerings span dozens of concepts from Casino Royale and Monte Carlo to Speakeasy, Great Gatsby, Cirque du Soleil, and Murder Mystery. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; bookings typically require a 50% deposit, with credit card payments scheduled as two automatic installments. Special nonprofit pricing (e.g., 25% discount during Hurricane Ian relief) is offered for charity fundraisers, and no gambling license is required of clients since play uses funny money for entertainment purposes.

Show Biz Productions goes to market through a sales-led, event-driven model combining inbound phone inquiries, website booking forms, venue and event-planner referrals, and content marketing (blog, YouTube Casino Gaming 101 series with 500,000+ views, newsletter, social media across Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/LinkedIn/Pinterest, and Google Reviews). Distribution is direct with no resellers; regional offices serve local markets while supporting nationwide service capability. The company has won multiple NACPO industry awards (2020 Innovator of the Year for Virtual Casino Parties, 2019 Best Large Production Over $10K for the Hertz 100th Anniversary, 2019 Best Solution to Logistical Issue) and NACE Best Corporate Event of the Year (2018), and Steve Phillips is a past president and founding member of the National Association of Casino Party Operators (NACPO).

Name

Show Biz Productions

Legal name

Show Biz Productions

Website

https://showbizproductions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Show Biz Productions is a privately held, full-service casino-themed event entertainment company founded in 1979, serving corporate clients, nonprofits, and private hosts across nine U.S. regional offices with professional gaming tables, trained dealers, themed parties, and virtual entertainment delivered via Zoom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino Party Entertainment & Themed Event Production

NAICS

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries (713), Amusement Arcades (71312)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Bingo Content & Game Suppliers (Themes, RNG, Chat/Community Features) (MPAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Casino party entertainment
• Themed event production
• Corporate event entertainment
• Charity casino fundraisers
• Virtual casino games

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington, D.C.

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Casino Party Equipment Rental and Services: Primary revenue stream from providing casino gaming tables, professional dealers, and event entertainment for corporate functions, charity fundraisers, and private parties. Services include equipment rental, professional staff, and event coordination.
2. Themed Event Services: Revenue from themed party events including decor, props, entertainment acts, showgirls, DJs, magicians, and other performers for immersive themed experiences.
3. Game Show and Bingo Programs: Interactive entertainment services including game shows, trivia competitions, and bingo events for corporate team building and fundraising purposes.
4. Virtual Event Entertainment: Virtual casino parties, game shows, and entertainment delivered via video conferencing platforms, particularly for remote team building and hybrid events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Show Biz Productions is a full-service entertainment company that produces casino parties, themed events, and interactive entertainment experiences for corporate functions, charity fundraisers, and private celebrations. Its core deliverable consists of turnkey casino party packages built around professional gaming tables (Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, Craps, Slot Machines, Wheels of Fortune) staffed by trained dealers and pit bosses, complemented by themed décor, props, entertainers, musical acts, photo booths, and event coordination. All play uses funny money so client events do not require gambling licenses, and services can be delivered in person at customer venues or virtually via Zoom/Google Meet/Microsoft Teams.

Product overview

Show Biz Productions is a full-service entertainment company specializing in casino parties, themed events, and interactive entertainment experiences. The core offering consists of casino party packages featuring professional gaming tables (Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, Craps, Wheel of Fortune, Slots) with trained dealers. These are complemented by themed party experiences (Casino Royale, Monte Carlo, Speakeasy, Great Gatsby, Tropical Paradise), virtual entertainment programs (Virtual Casino Games, Virtual Game Shows, Bingo), and corporate event services (Team Building, Fundraisers, Corporate Functions). Additional offerings include variety entertainers (Showgirls, Magicians, Celebrity Impersonators), musical entertainment, photo booths, and equipment rentals. The company operates as a single unified service with modules that can be combined for custom events, serving Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and private clients across multiple U.S. locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Casino Parties Full-service casino party entertainment featuring professional gaming tables including Blackjack, Poker, Roulette, Craps, Wheel of Fortune, and Slot Machines with trained dealers and pit bosses for corporate events, fundraisers, and private celebrations. All play uses funny money so client events do not require gambling licenses.
• Themed Parties Immersive themed event experiences combining casino gaming and entertainment with décor, props, and performers across themes including Casino Royale, Monte Carlo, Viva Las Vegas, James Bond, Speakeasy, Wild Wild West/Texas Hold'em, Tropical Paradise/Hawaiian Luau, Mardi Gras/Riverboat, The Great Gatsby, Havana Nights, Cirque du Soleil, Comedy Club Night, Carnival, Game Night, and Sports Game Room.
• Virtual Casino Games Interactive virtual casino gaming experiences hosted via Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams, featuring live dealers, real cards, dice, and roulette wheels with green screen backdrops and professional lighting for remote team building, fundraising, and entertainment.
• Virtual Game Shows Remote game show entertainment including Quiz Time, The Feud, Rock and Roll Bingo (Jukebox Bingo), The Cost is Correct, Survey Says, Deal or No Deal, and scavenger hunts conducted virtually for corporate events and team building.
• Bingo Programs Professional bingo event hosting with entertainment callers and professional-grade bingo blowers, including the Jukebox Bingo variant where guests match song titles or artists to mark cards.
• Horse Race Programs Interactive horse racing entertainment featuring video-taped races with live MC and custom race/horse naming, or Race to the Finish with life-sized horses on rollers advancing via dice rolls.
• Team Building Events Corporate team building activities designed to improve collaboration and engagement through interactive games, competitions, and group entertainment experiences.
• Corporate Functions Professional corporate event planning and execution including holiday parties, company celebrations, conferences, and business gatherings with casino and entertainment elements.
• Fundraisers Casino-themed fundraising events combining entertainment with charitable giving, including sponsor packages, raffles, auctions, and prize-based gaming for nonprofit organizations.
• Murder Mystery Events Interactive murder mystery entertainment where guests act as characters to solve crimes, available as both in-person and virtual experiences with professional facilitators.
• Poker Night / Texas Hold'em Tournaments Tournament-format poker and Texas Hold'em events for corporate and private clients, run with professional dealers and structured tournament play.
• Blackjack Tournaments Tournament-format blackjack events for corporate and private clients, run with professional dealers and structured tournament play.
• Craps Tournaments Tournament-format craps events for corporate and private clients, run with professional dealers and structured tournament play.
• Orlando Game Show & Bingo / Interactive Entertainment Division Dedicated division providing corporate team-building game shows, interactive employee engagement programs, trivia competitions, music bingo, and customized corporate entertainment experiences throughout Central Florida.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $2.5 million raised for charity through single client relationship (Washington Capitals fundraiser)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Community CooperativeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Charitable partnership for Hurricane Ian Relief fundraising program. Show Biz Productions offered 25% discounts on casino event services for charities hosting fundraisers to benefit the relief effort.
• Goodwill of Southwest FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Charitable partnership for Hurricane Ian Relief fundraising program. Goodwill of Southwest Florida accepted donations in exchange for gaming chips at casino fundraising events.
• National Association of Casino Party Operators (NACPO)coreOthersIndustry association membership. Steve Phillips is past president and founding member of NACPO, an association of 50 companies nationwide producing charity Casino Fun Nights and fundraisers. NACPO awards annual recognition to industry leaders.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Encore Event Technologies: Encore is a large-scale corporate event production and AV services provider with national coverage. While broader in scope than casino-night entertainment, it competes for the same Fortune 500 corporate-event budgets Show Biz Productions targets.

Others

• National Association of Casino Party Operators (NACPO): NACPO is the industry trade association of 50 casino-party operators nationwide, of which Show Biz Productions' founder is a past president. Not a competitor but a directly relevant industry ecosystem institution governing peer operators, awards, and standards.

Direct peers

• 5 Star Casino Events: 5 Star Casino Events is a regional casino party operator providing gaming-table rentals and event services for fundraisers and corporate events. Comparable in offering and customer type to Show Biz Productions' core casino-night service line.
• Game Shows 2 Go: Game Shows 2 Go is a mobile game-show entertainment company producing interactive corporate and private-party game shows, trivia, and casino-style events. Closely comparable to Show Biz Productions' virtual and live interactive entertainment product line.
• The Murder Mystery Company: The Murder Mystery Company runs interactive themed entertainment (murder mysteries and similar interactive shows) for corporate events, private parties, and fundraisers. Directly comparable to Show Biz Productions' themed interactive entertainment offering and shared B2B corporate / nonprofit channel.
• Wild Bill's Game Show Entertainment: Wild Bill's Game Show Entertainment delivers mobile game show experiences (similar to Deal or No Deal, Family Feud, etc.) for corporate team-building, fundraisers, and private events. Closely overlaps Show Biz Productions' game show / trivia / bingo division, especially its newly launched Orlando Game Show & Bingo unit.
• Absolute Casino Events: Absolute Casino Events provides casino-themed party rentals (Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Poker tables) and trained dealers for corporate events, fundraisers, and private parties. A direct competitor to Show Biz Productions in the for-fun casino entertainment category.
• Casino Parties Inc. Casino Parties Inc. rents casino tables and supplies dealers for corporate casino nights, fundraisers, and private events across multiple U.S. markets. Directly comparable product/market overlap with Show Biz Productions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SBCasinoParties
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCM_T-o2YedI4CH7aBdtTFrg
• Facebookfacebook.com/showbizcasinoparties
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/show-biz-productions
• Instagraminstagram.com/showbizcasinoparties
• Pinterestpinterest.com/showbizprod7087/pins

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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