Table Stakes
A secret high-stakes poker experience, paired with premium whisky tastings and fine cigars, crafted exclusively for discerning guests—but only those who know where to find it.
ALL
WHERE
Number Nineteen | Century City
PAX
50+
INVITE
DAY/TIME
Solo
Flexible
DATE/MONTH
Anytime
This isn’t just another poker night—it’s an exclusive, high-stakes experience inspired by the underground, invitation-only games of Vegas and Monte Carlo. The location? Undisclosed. The details? Revealed only to confirmed guests hours before the event.
Guests will be ushered into an intimate, smoke-and-whisky-laced setting, where velvet-backed poker chairs, the smooth sounds of jazz, and the unmistakable thrill of high-stakes competition await.
Only those who receive the secret message will gain access to a night of elite competition, refined indulgence, and unparalleled camaraderie.
📍 Location: Shrouded in Secrecy
To preserve the exclusivity of the event, the venue remains undisclosed until the day of the event. Guests will receive a private message revealing the address and entry instructions just a few hours before the game begins.
📍Cape Town Venue Possibilities:
Number Nineteen (An elegant and exclusive space, offering a refined yet relaxed poker atmosphere with a dedicated cigar-friendly patio.)
📍 Johannesburg & Durban venues will be selected with the same level of discretion and intrigue.
🎶 Entertainment: Curated for Each City 🎶
A night of strategy and high-stakes play deserves the perfect ambiance. To enhance the mood, each city will feature live music tailored to the venue and experience.
📍Cape Town | The Penelope Quartet
A sophisticated jazz quartet blending timeless classics, sultry melodies, and modern reinterpretations—creating the perfect immersive backdrop for an evening of high-stakes play.📍Johannesburg | Artist TBD
A carefully selected musician or group bringing a stylish and intimate sound to the event, ensuring the refined, low-lit energy remains.📍Durban | Artist TBD
A soulful, acoustic or jazz-inspired performer who complements the relaxed yet high-stakes atmosphere of the evening.
♠️ Event Highlights ♠️
♦️ Professional Poker Tournament – A structured, high-stakes competition led by professional dealers and premium poker tables, designed to engage both seasoned players and ambitious newcomers.
🥃 Premium Whisky Selection – An elite tasting menu of top-tier whiskies, hand-selected for the evening.
🪶 Cigar Lounge – A dedicated outdoor smoking area for guests to enjoy premium cigars while strategizing between rounds.
🍱 Gourmet Canapés – Exquisite, chef-crafted bites to complement the evening’s indulgences.
💰 Participation & Stakes: Are You In?
To heighten the intensity of the game, guests will buy in with R1,000, matched by Vukile, giving them R2,000 in tournament chips.
🏆 Prize Options: The ultimate winner stands to win R100,000 (assuming 50 players), with the option to take home the prize or donate it to a charity of their choice.
🔶 The Branded Touch – Guests will play with custom-designed, Vukile-branded poker chips, an exclusive keepsake to remind them of a night few will ever experience.
🔑 A Night for Those in the Know
This is not a public event. There are no tickets. No advertisements. No social media posts.
If you receive an invitation, you are already part of something exclusive.
Estimated Cost Per Person
TBC
☝️ Formal costing has not yet been conducted. All estimated costs are indicative and subject to confirmation based on final selections and requirements.