Blackjack tables, a silent auction and an open bar are set to take over The Regent in Riverview as High 5 Inc. gears up for its biggest fundraiser of the year. The nonprofit's Ice the Dice Casino Night asks guests to dust off their shoulder pads and neon for a night billed as “we're bringing back the '80s,” with proceeds supporting the organization's after-school, athletic, aquatic and recreational programs.
According to Osprey Observer, the event is set for November 20, 2026, running from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Regent, located at 6437 Watson Road in Riverview. A separate event page on High 5's own website lists the casino night for November 22 at the same venue, though that listing does not specify a year — leaving the exact date unresolved between the two sources.
Tickets run $75 per person and include an open bar, unlimited food and play money for the tables, the Osprey Observer reports. Attendees must be 21 or older to attend. The night is described as High 5 Inc.'s largest fundraiser of the year, combining casino games, a dance floor, a silent auction and other entertainment under one roof.
An '80s Throwback With a Purpose
The attire theme leans hard into nostalgia, with organizers encouraging guests to show up in '80s-inspired fashion for the night of games and dancing. Beyond the costumes and card tables, High 5 Inc. has framed the event as a way to positively impact the community, per the same report. In a message shared by the organization, High 5 Inc. said, “Don't miss one of the most exciting nights of the year — come roll the dice and change lives.”
The stakes behind the party are concrete: High 5 Inc. says every dollar raised supports swim lessons, adaptive programs, safe after-school spaces and recreational opportunities, according to the nonprofit's website as cited by the Osprey Observer. The organization says it serves more than 25,000 individuals in the Brandon area through five core pillars — learn to swim, special needs education, after-school care, sports and recreation, and community partnerships.
Building on a Strong Track Record
This isn't High 5's first rodeo at the card table. The organization's 2023 Casino Night drew more than 500 attendees and surpassed its fundraising goal, according to a recap posted on High 5 Inc.'s website. The nonprofit called 2023 its best year yet both for the number of sponsors contributing and the total amount raised, with proceeds that year earmarked for scholarships for families facing financial constraints.
A similarly timed listing for the event also surfaced on allevents.in, which scheduled an Ice the Dice Casino Night at The Regent in Riverview for November 21, 2025, running the same 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. window — suggesting the fundraiser has settled into a late-November tradition at the venue, even as this year's exact date remains in question.
How to Get Involved
High 5 also offers sponsorship opportunities at different tier levels, with packages that can include event tickets, open bar access, unlimited food, play money and marketing specials for businesses looking to back the cause. Registration for the casino night is open, according to High 5 Inc.'s event page, which describes the organization as a community-based nonprofit offering after-school, athletic, aquatic and recreational programs for Riverview-area families.
