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HR and payroll leaders, save the date for an evening designed for connection, conversation, and a little friendly competition. After a standout 2025, Casino HR Royale returns in 2026, bigger, sharper, and built for the people shaping the future of work. Hosted by HR1Systems, this is more than a casino night. It’s a high-energy gathering where HR leaders, innovators, and payroll pros come together to strengthen relationships, swap real-world insights, and celebrate the work behind the workforce.

Come for the experience. Stay for the conversations that move your work and your network forward

Save the Date

Thursday
October 1, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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Sponsorship Tiers

Ace in the Hole Sponsorship

$3,000

  • 6 Complimentary Event Tickets
  • Company-named Specialty Cocktail with Signage at the Bar
  • Your Company Swag in Event Gift Bag
  • Verbal Acknowledgement During the Event
  • Access to Post Event Attendee List
  • 5 Minutes to Introduce Your Company
  • Company Shoutout During SHRM Presentation
  • Logo Placement on All Social Media and Marketing Materials
  • 18 Drink Tickets
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Jackpot Sponsorship

$2,000

  • 4 Complimentary Event Tickets
  • Company Signage on the Food Table
  • Your Company Swag in Event Gift Bag
  • Verbal Acknowledgement During the Event
  • Access to Post Event Attendee List
  • 5 Minutes to Introduce Your Company
  • Logo Placement on All Social Media and Marketing Materials
  • 12 Drink Tickets
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High Roller Sponsorship

$1,000

  • 2 Complimentary Event Tickets
  • Your Company Swag in Event Gift Bag
  • Verbal Acknoweledgement During the Event
  • Logo Placement on All Social Media and Marketing Materials
  • 6 Drink Tickets
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Full House Sponsorship

$500

  • 1 Complimentary Event Ticket
  • Your Company Swag in Event Gift Bag
  • Verbal Acknoweledgement During the Event
  • Logo Placement on All Social Media and Marketing Materials
  • 1 Drink Ticket
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EVENT PERKS

What Your Ticket Includes

2 SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
2 SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
HR1 GIFT BAGS
HR1 GIFT BAGS
PRIZE GIVEAWAYS
PRIZE GIVEAWAYS
FOOD AND SNACKS
FOOD AND SNACKS
SHRM & HRCI CREDITS
SHRM & HRCI CREDITS
LEARN HOW TO GAMBLE
LEARN HOW TO GAMBLE
WHOLE NEW WAY OF NETWORKING
WHOLE NEW WAY OF NETWORKING
Take a Look Back: Event Photos

Event Photos

Featured Read
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2025 Event Highlights

There are nights you enjoy and nights that remind you why community matters in HR and payroll. Casino HR Royale 2025 was one of those nights. The room was alive with the kind of energy you can’t manufacture: genuine conversations between leaders, new introductions that quickly turned into real relationships, and plenty of laughter in between.


“Choosing the right HR and payroll system is not a game of chance,” Alexander-Ali
Dalipi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HR1Systems, and the organizer of the
Casino HR Royale event. “It’s about strategy, relationships, and knowing when to hold
’em—and when to fold ’em.” – Written by Christopher Wood, CPP

THOMPSON REUTER'S FEATURE ARTICLE ABOUT CASINO HR ROYALE
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In Their Words

Testimonials

“It’s about strategy, relationships, and knowing when to hold’em—and when to fold’em.”

Christopher Wood, CPP

Tax and Payroll Journalist

“Choosing the right HR and payroll system is not a game of chance.”

Dr. Alexander-Ali Dalipi, Ed.D, PHR, MSHRD

Founder and CEO of HR1Systems, Host of Casino HR Royale event.

“HR1Systems HR Casino Night was great! I'm not a gambler or card shark but the energy from all the HR Pros and Sponsors, and let's not forget the signature drinks and great food, made it worth missing my bedtime.”

Joanne P. Alicea

Director of Human Resources, The Buckley School, Board Member of NYC SHRM

“Last week UKG had the privilege of sponsoring HR1Systems's very first Casino Royale Night in NYC and it was a blast! Drinks were had, hands were dealt, and connections were made --can't wait to do this again.”

Sam Hietsch

Account Executive, UKG

“We're thrilled to have had the opportunity to support this inaugural event, HR1Systems!”

Shamis Pitts, MBA, CPC, PCC, SHRM-SCP

Founder and CEO, Pitts Leadership Consulting

“Such a fun event!”

Anna Schneider

Senior Manager, Michael Page

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