Shuffle Machines - 103 (More continuing Education about Card-shuffling Devices used in Blackjack) by Ron Fitch --- a.k.a. Boris. Since 1995, I have been writing articles on the subject of Shuffle Machines. Originally, there were only 2 ShuffleMaster units and an odd assortment of machines made by other manufacturers, that are now (sadly) long.
SHFL entertainment, Inc. (previously named Shuffle Master) was a manufacturer of shuffling machines, table games, slot machines, and other casino products, based in Paradise, Nevada.Founded in 1983, it was acquired by Bally Technologies in 2013. The company designed Deck Mate, one of the primary card shuffling devices used in casinos. The company's table game products included Let It Ride.
A Thought on Beating Continuous Shuffling Machines in Blackjack. Since the introduction of continuous shuffling machines in various casinos and gaming facilities, blackjack seemed to have become a much tougher nut to crack for all the card players out there. Aside from eliminating the need for slower human card shufflers, these materials have made the game much quicker and harder to dominate.
I get asked fairly often about continuous shuffle machines (CSM’s) and their effect on the game of blackjack. With CSM’s, no discard tray is needed because the dealer continuously places the played cards into the shuffle machine (for example, after a player busts a hand). This provides a constant randomization of the cards which negates the benefit of card counting. Fortunately, at the.
