Gambling will become legal at the Black Cultural Center for one night only.

The Black Graduate and Professional Student Organization will host “Casino Night” at the center from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. today.

At “Casino Night,” students will have a variety of their favorite gambling-type games from which to choose.

“Students should come out and participate in all the different casino games,” said Denelle Niles, interim director of minority student affairs. “Casino games such as blackjack, bingo, roulette, craps and poker will be featured.”

Although all these games are based on chance and wagers, students will not be using their own money to place their bets. Once in the door, the tables will only accept the fake money provided by Minority Student Affairs. At the end of the night, the participants who have accumulated the most fake money will win prizes.

Not only will the event provide games, refreshments will be served and music will be played as the back drop. Furthermore to get the full casino effect, workers will be dressed in the uniform appropriate for their roles, Niles said.

Overall, the night will serve to bring students together.

“The Black Graduate and Professional Student Organization is hosting the event in an attempt to bridge the gap between graduate students, undergraduate students and faculty,” said Nalini West, a graduate assistant for Minority Student Affairs. “It will serve as a night for socialization and fun.”

Niles said the night is a chance for undergraduates to network with graduates.

“It will be a real festive time with a lot of fellowship, interaction and game playing,” she said.

All students are encouraged to attend “Casino Night.” There is a $5 cover charge.