I was playing at the Lady Luck casino with a couple friends a few weekends ago. The pitt boss was nice enough to open a $5 dollar table. I noticed the continuous shuffler after we sat down. I explained to my friends since we are playing basic strategy, it should not affect the outcome of play. After a few hours we were each down $100. There were also other players that came and left, but no one leaving up. I tried to ask a couple simple questions, like how many decks are in there etc. The dealer said he did not know. In watching the game with more interest, it seemed like there were a lot more small cards coming out than I would normally experience. My brother split a pair of 3's and before the hand was done, 3 or more 3's came out of the machine. I also drew a 7 card 21. I don't recall that happening very often. Then I noticed the discard tray. I could not put my finger on it, but the time the dealt cards spent collecting in the tray seemed to vary as if, when some good hands came out, the cards would stay out of play longer than if they were small cards. I am a hobby player, but my gut was telling me something was up. My brother also had been feeling the same thing.
Are we nuts? I realize this is not enough to be considered a long run, but we did move to a shoe game after dinner and the results seemed to be more as expected. I won't be playing any more continuous shuffle machines, but did understand for the basic player it should be a fair game. The table rules were very favorable for the player. The other thought was since we were not seeing all of the cards, could the casino have pulled out some 10,s or aces. This was in Blackhawk Colorado. I can't believe a casino would risk their license with a rigged came. I am nuts.
Are we nuts? I realize this is not enough to be considered a long run, but we did move to a shoe game after dinner and the results seemed to be more as expected. I won't be playing any more continuous shuffle machines, but did understand for the basic player it should be a fair game. The table rules were very favorable for the player. The other thought was since we were not seeing all of the cards, could the casino have pulled out some 10,s or aces. This was in Blackhawk Colorado. I can't believe a casino would risk their license with a rigged came. I am nuts.