Deck Mate

Deck Mate is a shuffling machine designed by SHFL entertainment in 2002 used by casino poker rooms to assist dealers in shuffling.[1][2] The original machine can shuffle a deck in approximately 45 seconds. SHFL entertainment holds a virtual monopoly over shuffling machines and generally rents them out to casinos for roughly $500 a month. The machine can be purchased for upwards of $16,000.[3][4][5]

In 2013, SHFL entertainment was acquired by Bally Technologies.[6]

Deck Mate 2

In 2012, SHFL entertainment released Deck Mate 2 which can shuffle a deck in 22 seconds and includes card recognition, allows operators to call the "clock", and has a remote touchscreen display.[7][8]

References

  1. ↑ Jack W. Plunkett (1 January 2006). Plunkett's Entertainment & Media Industry Almanac 2006: The Only Complete Guide to the Technologies and Companies Changing the Way the World Shares En. Plunkett Research, Ltd. pp. 477–. ISBN 978-1-59392-051-7.
  2. ↑ Dan Ahrens (1 April 2007). Investing in Vice: The Recession-Proof Portfolio of Booze, Bets, Bombs, and Butts. St. Martin's Press. pp. 68–. ISBN 978-1-4299-7009-9.
  3. ↑ Shawn Patrick Green (2007-11-20). "Automatic Shuffler for Homegames to Hit Market in 2008". Card Player. Retrieved 2014-12-19.
  4. ↑ Hwang, Jeff (10 January 2005). "Fool.com: ESPN Goes "On Tilt"". The Motley Fool. Retrieved 2014-12-19.
  5. ↑ MacNealy, Jeremy (10 June 2005). "Shuffle Master Plays Its Hand". The Motley Fool. Retrieved 2014-12-19.
  6. ↑ "Bally Technologies, Inc. Completes Acquisition of SHFL entertainment, Inc.". Bally Tech. 2013-11-25. Retrieved 2014-12-19.
  7. ↑ "Shuffle Master to Present "A Better Game" at This Year's Global Gaming Expo". Bally Tech. 2012-09-26. Retrieved 2014-12-19.
  8. ↑ "Connect Your Gaming World with Bally Technologies at the ICE Totally Gaming Show Feb. 4-6 in London". Business Wire. Retrieved 2014-12-19.
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