Deck Mate

Deck Mate was 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 had a virtual monopoly over shuffling machines and generally rented them out to casinos for about $US500 a month.[3][4]

In 2013, SHFL entertainment was acquired by Bally Technologies.[5] In August 2014, Bally agreed to be acquired by Scientific Games, now Light & Wonder.

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.[6][7] The latest card shuffling device from Light & Wonder is the MDX, with the capability to shuffle up to 10 decks simultaneously.[1]

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. MacNealy, Jeremy (10 June 2005). "Shuffle Master Plays Its Hand". The Motley Fool. Retrieved 2014-12-19.
5. "Bally Technologies, Inc. Completes Acquisition of SHFL entertainment, Inc". Bally Tech. 2013-11-25. Archived from the original on 2014-12-13. Retrieved 2014-12-19.
6. "Shuffle Master to Present "A Better Game" at This Year's Global Gaming Expo". Bally Tech. 2012-09-26. Retrieved 2014-12-19.
7. "Connect Your Gaming World with Bally Technologies at the ICE Totally Gaming Show Feb. 4-6 in London". Business Wire (Press release). 27 January 2014. Retrieved 2014-12-19.