Don Pepe Restaurant in Newark, NJ was an ideal meeting location for the final 2024 gathering of the PDCA Northeast Chapter. In addition to an eclectic buffet of Spanish/Portuguese appetizers and entrees, the venue featured a large, lower level meeting space that held a variety of gaming tables which stayed busy throughout the evening Chapter dinner meeting. 

Chapter President David Price gave brief remarks to welcome the members, thank the generous sponsors, and introduce the team from New Jersey Casino Nights which brought the main attraction of competitive gambling, minus actual money. PDCA Executive Director Frank Peters spoke to attendees about value of membership in PDCA, the importance of participation in Chapter events, and previewed several of the programs that PDCA is planning for 2025. He also reminded members that they need to complete and return their electronic ballots on or by November 28th to elect a new leadership team for the organization.

Right when they walked in the door, attendees were each given $3,000 in money that was only good for this event, as well as a raffle ticket which put them in contention for one of several prize packages made possible by event sponsors and Chapter benefactors. The dealers at each table elicited what, at times, became high-stakes decisions for the enthusiastic gamblers. Overall, the festive atmosphere resulted in ample time for networking, talking shop, and reconnecting with industry friends. 

PDCA thanks the members of the Northeast Chapter for supporting the organization and for taking advantage of its annual events such as the 2024 Casino Night.